The Dredger Wreck lies within 50 metres of Point Addis Marine National Park on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, a scuttled vessel that now forms an artificial reef draped in colourful sponge gardens. The wreck is connected to the adjacent "park" zone by a thick guide rope on the seabed, making it a popular shore-accessible site for snorkelers and divers exploring limestone reefs, kelp forests, and the marine life that congregates around the structure.
The Dredger Wreck
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 8.7 sWind Speed 6.4 knPrecipitation 43 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Strong ocean swell
Exposed to Southern Ocean swells; conditions can change rapidly, especially outside the calm November–April window.
Low risk: Cold water temperatures
Water temperatures can drop below 14°C even in summer; cold-shock and hypothermia risk for unprepared snorkelers.
Low risk: Limited visibility
Visibility can be variable (5–10 m) due to surge and plankton blooms; best conditions are often in autumn and winter.
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Shore entry
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Access via Point Addis Marine National Park, located off the Great Ocean Road between Anglesea and Torquay, approximately 120 km south-west of Melbourne. The wreck is a short swim from the shore near Addiscot Beach or Southside Beach.
Parking & facilities
Car park available at Point Addis lookout and beach access points along Point Addis Road.
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No fees for snorkeling; Point Addis Marine National Park is free to enter.
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