Wreck of the Macedon dive & snorkel conditions
Rottnest Island · Wreck · Boat entry · Depth 3-10 m · Marine protected area
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About Wreck of the Macedon
The Macedon struck West Transit Reef in 1883; the relatively intact remains lie in shallow surge-prone water alongside limestone caves and grottos nearby.
Known for rips
This site can form rip currents. If you're caught in one: stay calm, raise an arm for help, float until it releases you, then swim parallel to the shore. How to spot a rip.
Access — entry & exit
Boat access only; dive flag required due to boat traffic.
Fishing
Not allowed — No fishing on protected wreck site
Wildlife recorded nearby
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Site details from https://marinelife.org.au/?page_id=177 | https://museum.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Rottnest.pdf. Conditions data from Open-Meteo and WillyWeather — how we rate sites.