The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)

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The Herschel (previously called the Edith Byrne) was a steel hull, cemented ship with two decks. Built in 1857 it was deliberately abandoned in 1908. -35.0035, 118.1636

Little remains of the wreck however clear bow and stern sections can be seen @ ~20m deep. Boat access only. The stern section has a (very) small swim access.

Dive Activity

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Total number of species: 250

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

SOUTHCOAST DIVING SUPPLIES

84B Serpentine Road, 6330 ALBANY, WA - AUS

Dive Sites Nearby

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Murray Road Boat Ramp (★3.7)

This is a beginner level dive with an easy shore based entry. You will dive along a small rock wall with an average depth of 5 m. This site is usually protected from most weather (except Easterly’s).
Mares

Frenchman Bay (★3.5)

A shallow dive which is suitable for beginners and exciting night diving. Can be either a shore entry with a surface swim or gentle rock stride entry.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Limestone Head (★4.2)

A 20 minute boat ride from the marina. Well protected from winds from the south and most swells. An easy dive to navigate with plenty of fish life to see.
SOUTHCOAST DIVING SUPPLIES, 6330 ALBANY

HMAS Perth II (★4.2)

The HMAS Perth II is a wreck 133 meters long sitting at a depth of 5-36m. This is a great dive for Open Water and higher level of divers. The average visibility is 10-15m. This is a boat dive only that is a 20min boat ride from the marina. There is a fixed mooring.
Aqualung

The Bone Yard (★4.0)

A small dive site with incredibly dense plate coral rising from 18m up to 13m which is home to a large variety of juvenile fish. An easy dive site for beginners or those just getting back into diving.
Aqualung

Willy’s Lump (★3.9)

This is alarge limestone reef structure with an average depth of 20-25m (Max 25.5m). Perfect for all diver levels. Visibility averages at 10-15m depending on the time of year. This is done as a boat dive and is 25mins from the marina. This is a well established reef that is well populated.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

The Cables (★4.4)

Name after an old communication cable which is now tangled through the site. The Cables depth ranges from 8-28m; a great site for Open Water divers or higher. Visibility averages at 10-15m. It is about a 40min boat ride from the marina to the site.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Cheynes III (Wreck) (★3.5)

The Cheynes III was the first “purpose prepared“ wreck dive sunk as an artificial reef. It was a 47.9m long whale chaser sitting at its deepest at 23m. Average visibility is 10-15m, making this a nice dive for all levels of divers. This is a fantastic dive in most weather except for S-SW winds.
Aqualung

The Caves (★4.6)

This is a small site with beginner and intermediate level caves to explore. Depth up to 28m. Large stone bommies with beautiful coral growth. This is a very spectacular dive.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

The Fingers (★4.0)

A deep dive for experienced divers. Access via a 35minute boat ride from the Albany Town Marina. Ideal in low wind situations. Exposed dive site which is difficult to anchor on (plan for live boat - take SMB!) Entry adjacent steep limestone wall.
Aqualung

Herold Reef (★3.8)

Just a 30 minute boat ride from the marina, you can dive this ancient submerged limestone coastline. Herold reef offers a shallow (4-16m) dive, with interesting structure and ample life. The dive is quite exposed and can have a fair bit of surge with any swell. The shallower parts can break in heavier swell.
Aqualung

Emu Point (★2.4)

Beginner level shore dive. Emu Point, at the southern end of Oyster Harbor, is a protected cove with a U shaped swimming jetty. It has nearby parking and easy access. It is a shallow dive site (max 6m) which is useful for developing skills. It can often be 2 or 3 degrees cooler than the ocean.
Mares

Little Beach (★3.7)

Rock “step entry“ into about 2m of water. It can be difficult with a running swell. Diving here is best on smooth days. Navigation is easy. Keep the rocks on your right for a run time of 30+ minutes with an easy shore exit.
Mares

South Point (★4.7)

10-15m dive over broken ground. Boat entry. Usually protected in most conditions. This site is a nursery for juvenile fish. Thousands of Old Wife, Bight Redfish, Moonlighter and Breaksea.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Tourist Rocks (★4.0)

A tricky little shore entry but worth it! This site is a short 30m surface swim before you drop down into usually clear water and beautiful coral formations.
Aqualung

Busselton Jetty (★4.1)

This dive site is a long walk away from your car (take a trolly for your dive gear). Busselton Jetty has an easy step entry from the platform. Dive around the underwater observatory. An awesome dive worth the effort to get there.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Four Mile Reef (★4.0)

4 Mile Reef is a 18 m reef dive on our beautiful 4 Mile Reef in Busselton. It is only a short boat ride away from the marina and has great coral and schooling fish to offer.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

HMAS Swan (Wreck) (★4.4)

The 2750-ton, 140-meter long HMAS Swan was scuttled in Geographe Bay in December 1997 in 30 meters of clear water to provide a world-class wreck dive site.
Mares

Ammo Jetty (★3.6)

Located in Woodman point just off Cockburn Road. This is a popular fishing Jetty, so be mindful of any fishing line. A relatively shallow dive with shore entry and gradual sloping bottom to a max depth of 9m
Mares

sue's groyne (★4.6)

3 minute walk from chelydra park car park, beach entry, walk out to about 2.4metres before a drop off to about 4metres, sand bar to left along the wall stays at 1.9metres until dropoff roughly 150m from shore then drops down to4.5m
DIVING FRONTIERS, 6021 BALCATTA

Nurses Quarters (★4.3)

Located 1km west of Rottnest Island, the Nurses Quarters dive site includes the famous “Shark Cave.“ From the reef, the main cave drops to 26m of water and usually hosts a group of grey nurse sharks. Only trained divers with the appropriate certification should enter the cave.
Aqualung

Bicton Baths - Swan River (★3.6)

At the bottom of Bicton Baths reserve a secluded and sheltered dive site. Buoyancy control is a must due to silty bottom. There is a shark net installed along the Jetty
DIVING FRONTIERS, 6021 BALCATTA

Crystal Palace, Rottnest Island (★4.1)

This dive site is located 850m southwest of Dyer Island. There are caves and swim-throughs all over the site. The maximum depth is 18m. Remember to bring your torch when diving this dive site.
Aqualung

Rottnest Island (★4.0)

Throughout this dive, you will see caves and bomi walls. There can be currents in some areas so be aware.