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Zedora Wreck
Perth, Western Australia · near Fremantle
| Depth | 3–5 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Snorkel/Any |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Boat |
| Entry | Boat; snorkel or shallow dive |
| Current | Mild |
| Visibility | 5–10 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 | 30 min |
| Position | -32.08298, 115.63838 (GPS) |
| Permit | None required; protected historic shipwreck. |
| Nearest chamber | Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Zedora Wreck
Also known as Zedora
The faint, sand-buried traces of an 1875 cargo ship on the shallow Mewstones Reef, best seen on a snorkel.
Near Fremantle · Perth, Western Australia
- Depth
- 3–5 m
- Minimum level
- Snorkel/Any
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- ~20 min
- Water
- 21–23 °C
- Visibility
- 5–10 m
Zedora Wreck3–5 m · Snorkel/Any
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
Off-peak nowBest months: January, February, March, April, May, December.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 3–5 m
- Typical depth
- 4 m
- Certification
- Snorkel/Any
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Depth tier
- Easy (0–10 m)
- Access
- Boat
- Offshore
- 8 km
- Dive centre needed
- Recommended
- Shore / independent
- No
- Boat ride
- ~20 min
- Current
- Mild
- Visibility
- 5–10 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 21–23 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 17–19 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 30 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter
Location
Mewstones Reef · Perth Metro – South (Fremantle & Cockburn)
-32.08298, 115.63838
Published GPS position.
Open in Google MapsPrimary source: divingwawrecks.comMarine park & permits
None required; protected historic shipwreck.
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
Zedora Wreck is a wreck boat dive in Perth, WA, 3–5 m, suitable for snorkellers and first-time divers, about 20 minutes by boat.
Rated intermediate by the operators who dive it.
Why dive here
- The faint, sand-buried traces of an 1875 cargo ship on the shallow Mewstones Reef, best seen on a snorkel.
- Sunk in 1875 (Cargo ship (details unknown)); protected as underwater cultural heritage, so look but do not touch.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
About Zedora Wreck
The Zedora was a cargo vessel lost on 11 February 1875 when her cargo shifted in heavy weather and she was driven onto the Mewstones Reef, west of Gage Roads and Fremantle Harbour. Few details of the vessel survive in the sources used here.
Very little of her remains. The site covers about 10 m by 10 m in about 4 m of water and is heavily buried by sand. Divingwawrecks lists only what may be a section of keel protruding above the seafloor, a small unidentifiable fitting and a copper nail. It recommends the site as a quick snorkel rather than a dive.
The interest therefore lies mainly in the surrounding reef. The Mewstones hold typical shallow Perth reef life: buffalo bream, sweep, wrasse, herring cale and leatherjackets over kelp-covered limestone, with western rock lobster in the crevices. Visibility is often good because the reef is well offshore.
The reef is shallow and turbulent, and conditions change quickly in rising swell or wind, so it is a site for flat days only. It suits snorkellers and divers with a strong interest in shipwreck archaeology who are already in the Stragglers area, perhaps combining it with the Ulidia or the Stragglers dredges.
The wreck is protected, and even small items such as nails must be left in place. The WA Museum shipwreck database is the best source for the vessel's history. For most boats it is best treated as a brief stop on the way to or from the more substantial Stragglers wrecks, rather than a destination in its own right.
Wreck details
Cargo ship (details unknown) · Sunk 1875 · Protected historic shipwreck
Era: colonial sail and steam. Oldest wrecks · Wartime wrecks · Scuttled warships
Other wrecks of the same era
- Stefano · Max 12 m · Ningaloo – Coral Bay
- Centaur Wreck (Marmion) · Max 7 m · Perth
- Chalmers Wreck · Max 4 m · Perth
- Gem Wreck · Max 6 m · Rottnest Island
- Georgette Wreck (Redgate Beach) · Max 5 m · Margaret River & Augusta
- Hadda Wreck (Beacon Island) · Max 6 m · Geraldton & Abrolhos Islands
Getting there & entry
Scant, sand-buried remains of the cargo ship Zedora, lost in 1875, in about 4 m on Mewstones Reef west of Gage Roads.
Launch at Woodman Point, Leeuwin (East Fremantle) or the Fremantle harbour ramps and run west to the Mewstones, the reef south of Stragglers Rocks, about 4–5 nautical miles from the harbour entrance. The site is at S 32°04.979' E 115°38.303'. The reef is shallow and turbulent: anchor in sand in the lee and approach carefully.
Keep a crew member aboard, as the site is exposed and surrounded by breaking reef.
Entry: Boat; snorkel or shallow dive
Facilities: Woodman Point, Leeuwin and Fremantle boat ramps.
Weather, swell & tides
The Mewstones are a shallow, exposed reef where swell breaks readily. Dive only in flat conditions with swell well under 1 m and light winds, in the morning before the summer sea breeze. North-westerly winter winds close the reef.
Visibility is often good on calm days because the reef lies well offshore, but it drops quickly once swell rises.
Best season: Calm summer and autumn mornings
If it's blown out
Sheltered or shore sites within 25 km that often work when Zedora Wreck doesn't.
- Uribes Wreck · 12 km · Max 4 m
- Omeo Wreck & Coogee Maritime Trail · 12 km · Max 7 m
- Shark Hopper Barge (Henrietta Rocks) · 12 km · Max 4 m
- Parker Point Snorkel Trail · 12 km · Max 12 m
How the dive is usually run
Anchor in sand in the lee, snorkel or dive over the site, look for the keel section protruding from the sand, then explore the surrounding reef.
Marine life
- Buffalo bream
- sweep
- wrasse
- herring cale
- leatherjackets
- western rock lobster
- kelp
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Shallow enough for snorkellers and for a first dive under supervision. Any certified diver can dive it.
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
Shallow, turbulent reef with breaking swell; boat grounding risk; exposed offshore location; protected historic wreck.
Dive centres that go here
No operator; private boats only.
Operators recorded for Zedora 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
Dolphin Scuba Diving
ProfiledWelshpool · Perth · WA
A Perth business providing training, equipment and service support.
dolphinscuba.com.au · (08) 9353 2488
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
Other dive centres in Perth
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
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
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Zedora Wreck: frequently asked questions
How deep is Zedora Wreck?
Zedora Wreck reaches a maximum depth of 5 m, with the shallowest part at about 3 m; most of the dive is spent around 4 m.
What certification do I need to dive Zedora Wreck?
No certification is needed to snorkel it, and it suits introductory dives. Rated intermediate by the operators who dive it.
Can I shore dive Zedora Wreck?
No, it is reached by boat (about 20 minutes).
When is the best time to dive Zedora Wreck?
Calm summer and autumn mornings.
What marine life will I see at Zedora Wreck?
Regularly recorded: Buffalo bream, sweep, wrasse, herring cale, leatherjackets, western rock lobster, kelp.
What wetsuit do I need at Zedora Wreck?
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter.
How cold is the water at Zedora Wreck?
Typically 21–23 °C in summer and 17–19 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Zedora Wreck?
Shallow, turbulent reef with breaking swell; boat grounding risk; exposed offshore location; protected historic wreck. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Zedora 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: Medium · Being verified: Vessel type and dimensions unknown.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction











