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Adelaide (Wreck)

The Adelaide, scuttled in 2011, isn't some ancient, decaying hulk. It's a purpose-sunk modern warship, and that’s precisely what makes it so much fun to dive. We love the sheer scale of it, upright and intact, dropping down to 31 metres. You can swim through the helicopter hangar, past the bridge, and even into some of the smaller cabins. What really grabs us is the way marine life has absolutely colonised this artificial reef. Kingfish often school so thick around the upper decks they block out the sun, and we’ve consistently spotted huge wobbegongs tucked into crevices. The nurse sharks have become quite the residents too, unbothered by divers poking around. Visibility averages about 11 metres, so it’s not always gin-clear, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the ship's structure. This site really suits divers keen on exploring a substantial wreck, those who appreciate seeing nature reclaim something man-made, and anyone who gets a kick out of big schools of fish.