HMAS Canberra Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

16.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The HMAS Canberra is a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer that was scuttled off the coast of Victoria, near Melbourne. It serves as an artificial reef and a popular dive site, attracting divers interested in marine life and wreck diving.

Diving at the HMAS Canberra offers a unique opportunity to explore the wreck and observe the marine life that has made it their home. The wreck lies upright on the seabed, providing divers with various entry points and areas to explore. The site is suitable for divers with varying levels of experience, depending on the specific dive plan.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °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 wreck shots, macro for marine life

Location

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