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Car Wrecks (Kokomo Beach)

Car Wrecks at Kokomo Beach is one of those sites that just feels a bit… quirky. We appreciate how it leans into its history. Back in the 70s, this was a dumping ground for old cars, engines removed, tossed into the sea. Now, it’s a pile of rusted-out chassis and a barge, all between 20 and 25 metres. We love the way the light filters down through the water, glinting off the metal skeletons. You descend onto a reef that drops at a sharp 45-degree angle, then you find the cars. They’re draped in sponges and soft corals, a vibrant counterpoint to the decaying metal. Look inside the car bodies for the shyer residents – we’ve often spotted Mottled Conger Moray eels peeking out from under a hood, and tiny Spinyhead Blennies clinging to the rusted framework. Goldspot Gobies dart around, while schools of Grunts and Sergeant-majors cruise by. It's a great spot for photographers looking for something a bit different, and the relative shallowness keeps bottom times reasonable.