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GLENORCHY (POSSIBLY)

Glenorchy (Possibly) is a bit of a local legend up here, and for good reason. We love a good mystery, and the "possibly" in the name just adds to the intrigue. Dropping onto the wreck, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of the iron ribs, a skeleton reaching up from the seabed. The whole structure is wonderfully encrusted, thick with dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones, particularly around the more sheltered sections. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 6 metres, which means light penetrates beautifully on a sunny day, illuminating the brassy glint of the anemones. The wreck itself is quite broken up in places, but you can still trace the outline of the hull. Look closely within the crevices and under the plates; we’ve often found good-sized lobsters tucked away, and the crabs here are particularly bold. For photographers, the way the ambient light plays through the structure on a bright day is fantastic for atmospheric wide shots. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water to really appreciate the details without fighting a current. It’s an accessible wreck, ideal for newer drysuit divers getting comfortable with wreck diving or anyone who appreciates a bit of history beneath the waves.