The Orizaba (RMS Orizaba) is one of Australia's largest shipwrecks, resting off Point Peron near Rockingham, Western Australia. This former Royal Mail Steamship ran aground on the Five Fathom Bank on 16 February 1905 and now lies in 8–15 metres of water. Its exposed boilers, engine parts, and twisted steel hull have become an artificial reef teeming with marine life, offering advanced snorkelers and divers a rare chance to explore a historic wreck just offshore from the Perth and Peel coastline.
The Orizaba
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.9 mSwell Period 9.9 sWind Speed 3.4 knPrecipitation 7.2 mmTidal Phase ebb
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Moderate risk: Strong currents
The wreck lies on the Five Fathom Bank where tidal flows and ocean swells can create strong, unpredictable currents.
Moderate risk: Deep water
The wreck sits in 8–15 metres of water, requiring advanced buoyancy control and good fitness.
Low risk: Sharp wreckage
Exposed metal, boilers, and engine parts with sharp edges pose a laceration risk.
Low risk: Boat traffic
The site is accessed by boat and may have nearby vessel traffic in the Rockingham area.
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Located off Point Peron, Rockingham, about 45 km south of Perth. Boat access from the Rockingham foreshore or Point Peron boat ramp. The wreck is marked and lies on the Five Fathom Bank.
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Parking available at the Point Peron boat ramp car park (Peron Access Road, Rockingham).
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No fees for snorkeling the wreck itself; standard boat launching fees may apply at the Point Peron ramp.
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