Omeo Shipwreck

The Omeo Shipwreck Coogee is a premier shore-based shipwreck dive in the Perth Metropolitan area.

The Omeo was a 605-ton barque-rigged iron screw steamer built in England in 1858. After many years of trading in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, it was abandoned in 1905 and now rests half-submerged off Coogee Beach.

The Coogee Maritime Trail, centered around the Omeo Shipwreck, offers both underwater and land-based trails for visitors. The underwater trail provides access to the shipwreck, an underwater art gallery with sculptures, and an artificial reef trail with over 70 reef modules. The land-based trail features restored anchors from the Omeo shipwreck and signs offering information about the wreck, maritime history, and aquatic life.

Visitors to the Omeo Shipwreck can expect to see a variety of marine life, including fish, starfish, cuttlefish, crayfish, and corals. Some commonly seen fish include Old Wife, Rough Bullseye, Western Smooth Boxfish, and Australian Herring.

The underwater trail is suitable for snorkelers and novice divers, with depths ranging from shallow water to a maximum of 7 meters. Visitors should be mindful of other users, check conditions, and avoid touching marine life.

The Coogee Maritime Trail can be accessed from Socrates Parade in North Coogee, with free parking available in the area. Visitors can also park on Chieftain Esplanade and access the trail via a connecting path.

In conclusion, the Omeo Shipwreck Coogee offers a unique opportunity to explore a significant piece of Australian maritime history.