SS Coogee, wreck - Victoria

Two Caves (Wreck) might not be the pristine wreck you imagine, but it's a dive with a story. This isn't a ship frozen in time; the Sri Lankan smuggler vessel is mostly broken up, scattered across the seafloor in pieces. We love poking around the larger sections of the hull, especially the bit under the engines – it gives you a sense of the boat's scale. Visibility here averages a healthy 23 metres, often better, so you get a good view of the debris field. What you'll find is a surprisingly vibrant artificial reef. Schools of Pacific Gregory and Bicolor Chromis dart through the metal shards. Look closely and you'll spot Honeycomb Groupers lurking in crevices, and we’ve seen trumpetfish hiding amongst the bits of staghorn coral that are starting to colonise the wreck. It's an easy dive, maxing out at 20 metres, perfect for divers who enjoy exploring a site with a bit of history and don't mind a wreck that’s well on its way to becoming part of the reef again.

Location

Victoria, Australia, Australasia

Coordinates

-38.308000, 144.568500

Type

wreck

Marine Protected Area: Barwon Bluff