Ex-HMAS Hobart Suggest edit

Australia Suggest · South Australia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–17.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Ex-HMAS Hobart is a former Royal Australian Navy destroyer that was intentionally sunk in 2002 to create an artificial reef and dive site. It rests upright on the seabed and offers divers a unique opportunity to explore a well-preserved wreck teeming with marine life.

Divers can explore the ship's structure, including the bridge, engine room, and various compartments. The wreck is home to a variety of marine species, making it a vibrant dive site for underwater photography and exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–17.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

Location

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