Australia · Bougainville Reef

Antonio Tarabocchia Wreck

Also known as: Tarrabocchia Wreck

Best time to dive

October to December

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba site; snorkeling possible over shallower reef areas in calm conditions

Safety notes

Remote open-ocean location, weather-dependent access (visit can be cancelled), scattered/broken wreck debris

Permits & fees

None specific found beyond standard liveaboard booking; Great Barrier Reef/Marine Park environmental charges typically bundled into trip cost

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cairns (liveaboard)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.