Australia · South Australia - Fleurieu Peninsula
ex-HMAS Hobart
Also known as: HMAS Hobart wreck
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no - deep wreck dive only
Safety notes
strong tidal currents (dodge-tide diving essential), wreck penetration risk in lower decks/rooms, depth (nitrox recommended by some operators)
Permits & fees
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 Protected Zone (550m radius declared 2002) - diving is permitted under the site's management rules; check Department for Environment and Water conditions
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Yankalilla Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.