Rapid Bay – Fleurieu Peninsula
| Location | 4 km off Rapid Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Access | Boat dive from Wirrina Boat Ramp |
| Depth | 30 metres (deck at 18–25 m) |
| Difficulty | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Activity | Scuba Diving |
| Region | Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Accommodation | Camping, mid-range and premium options — See accommodation options |
| Vessel Length | 134 metres |
| Permit | Required — valid 12 months, available online |
A Warship Reborn as a Reef
In November 2002, the ex-HMAS Hobart — a 134-metre guided missile destroyer — was sent to her final resting place in 30 metres of water approximately 4 kilometres off Rapid Bay. [TRUNCATED FOR TOKEN LIMIT]
Photo: Luridation / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kakilli01 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kakilli01 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Where to Stay
Planning an overnight trip? See our Fleurieu Peninsula Accommodation Guide for the best places to stay near this trail.