Catherine Hill Coal Loader

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The old coal loader is the dominating feature of the bay, a shallow dive that goes to about 11m. Under and about the coal loader you can find a plethora of ship chains, cables and hardware including the remains of the SS Wallarah.

Schools of fish, nudibranchs, sea stars and rays found on the sandy bottom. Bull sharks have been spotted by surfers.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Eagle Ray

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Octopus

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Moray Eel

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Stingrays

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Wobbegong

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Angelfish

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Green Turtle

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Tarpon

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Triggerfish

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Seal

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