1858 iron steamer driven ashore in 1905, lying in 2 to 4m off North Coogee at the start of the Coogee Maritime Trail of reef modules and underwater art. Protected wreck: look, don't touch.
Visibility at Omeo Wreck
Underwater visibility at Omeo Wreck shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Calm days; very busy with snorkellers in summer generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Omeo Wreck
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Region: Perth, WA
Skill Level: Beginner
Depth: 2-7m
Water Temperature: 19-23°C
Best Time to Dive: Calm days; very busy with snorkellers in summer
Marine Life: Old wives, rough bullseyes, western smooth boxfish, skipjack trevally, western butterfish, stripeys, western talma, magpie morwong, pink snapper, Shaw's cowfish, cuttlefish, crayfish, nudibranchs, sea squirts
Hazards: Fragile protected wreck in shallow water (no standing, climbing or resting on it); crowded in summer; do not climb over the breakwater or seawall
Facilities: Free street parking on Socrates Parade; toilets, changerooms and outdoor showers at Omeo Park; shower next to the dive stairs; cafés nearby