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Two Fold Bay Wreck
Perth, Western Australia · near Mindarie
| Depth | 6–12 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Boat |
| Entry | Boat; anchor in sand east of the reef |
| Current | Mild |
| Visibility | 2–10 m |
| Water | summer 21–23 °C, winter 17–19 °C |
| Suit | 5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter |
| Best season | Calm summer and autumn mornings |
| Bottom time | 45 min |
| Position | -31.64697, 115.65335 (GPS) |
| Permit | None. |
| Nearest chamber | Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Two Fold Bay Wreck
Also known as Twofold Bay, Two Fold Bay trawler
A modern trawler wreck lying against a reef ledge with its wheelhouse and outriggers scattered nearby.
Near Mindarie · Perth, Western Australia
- Depth
- 6–12 m
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- ~15 min
- Water
- 21–23 °C
- Visibility
- 2–10 m
Two Fold Bay Wreck6–12 m · Open Water
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
Off-peak nowBest months: January, February, March, April, May, December.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 6–12 m
- Typical depth
- 10 m
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Depth tier
- Open Water (10–18 m)
- Access
- Boat
- Offshore
- 3 km
- Dive centre needed
- Recommended
- Shore / independent
- No
- Boat ride
- ~15 min
- Current
- Mild
- Visibility
- 2–10 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 21–23 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 17–19 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 45 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- No
Exposure suit
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter
Location
Offshore Alkimos · Perth Metro – North (Mindarie, Quinns & Alkimos)
-31.64697, 115.65335
Published GPS position.
Open in Google MapsPrimary source: divingwawrecks.comMarine park & permits
None.
Nearest recompression chamber
Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Two Fold Bay Wreck is a wreck boat dive in Perth, WA, 6–12 m, suited to Open Water divers, about 15 minutes by boat.
Rated intermediate because of surge on the entry or in the shallows.
Why dive here
- A modern trawler wreck lying against a reef ledge with its wheelhouse and outriggers scattered nearby.
- Sunk in 1997 (Steel trawler, 22 m, 40 tons).
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
About Two Fold Bay Wreck
The Two Fold Bay was a 22 m, 40-ton steel fishing trawler that struck a reef south-west of Alkimos in 1997, making her, according to divingwawrecks, the most recent shipwreck off the metropolitan coast at the time. She lies about 4 nautical miles north-west of Mindarie Marina in about 11 m.
The fractured hull rests on its starboard side against a reef ledge. Wreckage is scattered to the west over sand and kelp-covered reef, including the wheelhouse, outriggers and mast, so the dive combines a small modern wreck with reef exploration. Ledges and reef around the site offer more to see, and the Marine Life Network notes colonising species on the hull; it describes the vessel as 200 tons and lists 6–12 m.
Fish life includes buffalo bream, wrasse, old wives, bullseyes and sweep, with lobsters in the reef.
The site lies about 200 m east of a line of breakers, which reduces visibility compared with other offshore sites. Choose a day with swell under 1 m. The Two Fold Bay suits Open Water divers wanting a short, shallow wreck dive, and it combines well with the Eglinton or the Conference. As a small, relatively recent wreck, it also shows how quickly steel colonises on this coast: within a few decades the hull has become a reef in its own right. Carry a cutting tool, as fishing line snags on the outriggers.
Water temperatures on this coast range from about 17–18 °C in late winter to 22–23 °C in late summer; a 7 mm wetsuit with a hood suits most of the year.
Wreck details
Steel trawler, 22 m, 40 tons · Sunk 1997
Era: modern, mostly scuttled as artificial reefs. Oldest wrecks · Wartime wrecks · Scuttled warships
Other wrecks of the same era
- HMAS Swan Wreck · Max 31 m · Geographe Bay & Busselton
- HMAS Perth Wreck · Max 35 m · Albany & Great Southern
- Gemini Wreck · Max 30 m · Perth
- Lena Wreck · Max 18 m · Geographe Bay & Busselton
- Sanko Harvest Wreck · Max 44 m · Esperance & Recherche Archipelago
- South Tomi Wreck · Max 25 m · Geraldton & Abrolhos Islands
Getting there & entry
A 22 m steel trawler wrecked on a reef in 1997, lying on its starboard side against a ledge in 11 m, 4 nautical miles north-west of Mindarie Marina.
Launch at the Mindarie Marina public ramp (Mindarie Keys, off Marmion Avenue, about 40 minutes from the Perth CBD). Run about 4 nautical miles north-west to S 31°38.818' E 115°39.201', about 15 minutes. The site sits roughly 200 m east of a line of breakers, so approach from the east and anchor in sand clear of the break.
The Eglinton wreck on Pamela Shoal is nearby.
Entry: Boat; anchor in sand east of the reef
Facilities: Mindarie Marina ramp and services.
Weather, swell & tides
The north-metro offshore sites face the open Indian Ocean with no island shelter. Swell comes mainly from the south-west and west, and the summer south-westerly sea breeze usually arrives late morning to early afternoon, making the run home rough. Needs swell under 1 m.
The nearby breakers stir the water, so visibility is often lower than expected for an offshore site. Dive in the morning, before the sea breeze.
Best season: Calm summer and autumn mornings
If it's blown out
Sheltered or shore sites within 25 km that often work when Two Fold Bay Wreck doesn't.
- Boyinaboat Reef · 21 km · Max 7 m
- MAAC Dive and Snorkel Trail · 23 km · Max 6 m
- Little Island (Marmion) · 18 km · Max 10 m
- Eglinton Wreck · 1 km · Max 8 m
How the dive is usually run
Anchor east of the site, descend to the hull lying on its starboard side against the reef ledge, then explore the wheelhouse, outriggers and mast scattered on the sand and reef to the west before returning.
Marine life
- Buffalo bream
- wrasse
- old wives
- bullseyes
- sweep
- western rock lobster
- colonising invertebrates
- kelp
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Within the 18 m limit of an entry-level certification.
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
Breakers 200 m west; surge; sharp, fractured steel; limited visibility.
Dive centres that go here
Occasional club and private-boat dives from Mindarie.
Operators recorded for Two Fold Bay Wreck
Perth Scuba
ProfiledCanning Vale · Perth · WA
One of the most fully documented operations in Western Australia, covering recreational, professional, technical and freediving training alongside substantial equipment facilities.
perthscuba.com · (08) 9455 4448
Bucket List Diver
Named by sitesFremantle · Perth · WA
bucketlistdiver.com · (08) 9200 4447
UWA Underwater Club
Named by sitesCrawley · Rottnest Island · WA
University of Western Australia dive club (operating since 1968); club, not a shop.
uwauc.org.au
Image Dive & Charters
Named by sitesHillarys · Perth · WA
Image Dive Pty Ltd trading as Image Dive and Charters; boat dive charters from Hillarys.
imagedive.com.au · 0417 957 870
Other dive centres in Perth
Dolphin Scuba Diving
ProfiledWelshpool · Perth · WA
A Perth business providing training, equipment and service support.
dolphinscuba.com.au · (08) 9353 2488
ADRENO Perth
ListedO'Connor · Perth · WA
An equipment retailer with a spearfishing and freediving emphasis. Primarily retail rather than a training centre.
adreno.com.au/pages/contact-us-perth · (08) 6424 8480
Dive Imports
ListedMt Hawthorn · Perth · WA
A Perth equipment business. Retail range, servicing and training availability require verification.
diveimports.com · (08) 9443 1657
Dolphin Dive Fremantle
ListedSouth Fremantle · Perth · WA
A Fremantle operation serving local divers, with proximity to Rottnest Island departures.
dolphindive.com.au
Perth Diving Academy
ListedHillarys · Perth · WA
A Perth training business serving the metropolitan recreational market.
perthdiving.com.au · (08) 9448 6343
Spear West
ListedPerth · WA
A Perth spearfishing and freediving business. This serves a different customer from a conventional scuba centre.
spearwest.com.au · 0411 063 351
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Two Fold Bay Wreck: frequently asked questions
How deep is Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Two Fold Bay Wreck reaches a maximum depth of 12 m, with the shallowest part at about 6 m; most of the dive is spent around 10 m.
What certification do I need to dive Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of surge on the entry or in the shallows.
Can I shore dive Two Fold Bay Wreck?
No, it is reached by boat (about 15 minutes).
When is the best time to dive Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Calm summer and autumn mornings.
What marine life will I see at Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Regularly recorded: Buffalo bream, wrasse, old wives, bullseyes, sweep, western rock lobster, colonising invertebrates, kelp.
What wetsuit do I need at Two Fold Bay Wreck?
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter.
How cold is the water at Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Typically 21–23 °C in summer and 17–19 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Breakers 200 m west; surge; sharp, fractured steel; limited visibility. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Two Fold Bay Wreck?
Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Perth
Perth's metropolitan coast from Rockingham to Mindarie has limestone reef ledges, caves and swim-throughs in 5–20 m, the wreck trails at Rockingham and Coogee (Omeo, the Saxon Ranger, the Kwinana Grain Jetty), the Blackwall Reach river dive, and dozens of easy shore entries. Tropical fish arrive on the Leeuwin Current each summer to join the temperate regulars.
Getting there: All within an hour of the city with beach car parks; charters from Fremantle, Hillarys and Mindarie for the offshore reefs.
Sources
Data confidence: High · Being verified: Tonnage differs between sources (40 t vs 200 t).. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction











