Australia · Wallabi Group, Houtman Abrolhos
Batavia Wreck Site
Also known as: Morning Reef wreck
Best time to dive
December to April
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow depth suitable for snorkeling in calm conditions
Safety notes
Exposed to swell and wind, difficult site to dive except in best conditions, remote location requiring charter/flight access
Permits & fees
Nationally heritage-listed shipwreck and survivor camp site (1629 VOC wreck); protected under Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks legislation, no artefact removal, dive access via licensed charter
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Geraldton (offshore)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.