SS Maheno

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Fraser Island, Australia

Best timeYear-round

Water temp22-26°C / 72-79°F

Visibility0-5m / 0-16ft

AccessShore Dive

Dive typesSnorkel

DifficultyBeginner

Max depth5 m

Avg depth3 m

Nearest airportHVB

Beach wreckPhotographyHistorical

Snorkel

The SS Maheno is a famous shipwreck that rests on the beach of Fraser Island. While not a dive site, this rusting, skeletal wreck is an iconic and highly photogenic landmark, a must-see for visitors to the world's largest sand island.

Features

A historical ocean liner wreck that is beached on the east coast of Fraser Island. It is not a dive site, but a major tourist attraction for photography and exploring at low tide. Swimming is not recommended due to sharks.

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