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Saxon Reef

Saxon Reef

Victoria, Australia

Depth
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33ft
Visibility
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8ft - 25ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Saxon Reef

'Saxon Reef' is a natural reef with the remains of the ship 'Saxon' scuttled as an artificial reef. the surrounding reef has interesting ledges and overhangs with a great variety of fish life and marine growth. There is a residential wobbegong shark who is about 12 ft long. This is dive taking approximately 5 minutes travel time from the boat ramp. Depth is a maximum of 10 metres and you need PADI Scuba Diver or above to dive this site.
Saxon Reef Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

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Terrain and Features: Wreck, Shark, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:10m
Visibility Range:3m - 8m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas :21% O2
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