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Volo Power fins
OPB system for greater efficiency
Channel thrust technology
Anatomical foot pocket
X-Wire Mask
Vibrant new colours
Compact easy-adjust buckle
Ergo Flex snorkel
Anti-splash, semidry top with exhaust valve.
An ergonomically oriented silicone mouthpiece for an intuitive and user friendly experience.
Neoprene 5mm Boot
Comfortable hard sole boots, engineered to grant the highest control and power transmission during finning action.
The neoprene area around the ankle is made of super-elastic material.
The lower section, in standard neoprene, ensures warmth and adherence.
Wahoo Mask and Snorkel Combo
The famous Mares X-Vision mask in a snorkelling version, combined with the Sailor snorkel make the Wahoo set., great value!
X-Vision Mask
- Silicone skirt
- Easy to adjust buckles on skirt
- Durable construction
- Wide viewing angle
Sailor Snorkel
- Semidry top with anti-splash
- Sliding keeper
- Silicone corrugated hose and mouthpiece
- Exhaust valve
Wahoo snorkel mask
The Wahoo snorkel mask is a two-lens mask with great vertical and horizontal vision, equipped with an ergonomic silicone face piece and easy-to-adjust buckles.
Special technology makes it a robust and durable product.
Vision is excellent, due to the Wahoo mask having a wide visual angle.
The Wahoo snorkel mask is a two lens mask allowing for great vertical and horizontal vision.
An easy-to-wear product, combining design and technology with great results in the water. The Wahoo snorkel mask features an ergonomic silicone face piece and easy-to-adjust buckles: this mask model is practical and lightweight.
These are the key features making the Wahoo snorkel mask comfortable and durable:
- Ergonomic silicone face piece.
- Easy-to-use adjustable buckles on the face piece.
- Durable technology
- High-end materials
- Wide viewing angle
The Mares Wahoo model has a special technology which makes it sturdy and durable. Its vision is excellent, as the Wahoo mask has a wide viewing angle which is ideal for amazing water adventures.
Huntmaster 75cm Aluminium Open Head Spear
Literally translated as SPEAR THROWER in Ancient Aboriginal Dharawal Language, the Wigun Aluminium Spear is Huntmaster’s modern version of one of the most primitive and traditional weapons known to mankind.
The archaic practice of killing with a spear has been around in Australia in one form or another for some 50,000 years, but never in such an effective, reliable or desirable form as the Huntmaster Wigun.
With the arrival of higher technologies, stronger materials and more comprehensive production methods we have created a ‘spear thrower’ that’s not only deadly accurate but also powerful, super simple and extremely reliable.
Precision
With a full-length rail that runs directly from the full stainless-steel mechanism all the way along the handle, barrel and head. No more unsightly joints between handle and barrel or barrel and head, allowing the spear to travel unimpeded from start to finish.
The simple open head is designed to be used by either left or right handers and can hold 3x16mm bands. The integrated stainless-steel line guides make for a quick and simple loading experience putting you back in action and onto your target as quick as possible.
Passion
Huntmaster Wigun spears have taken the spear thrower to the next level, just one quick glance at a photo and you’ll immediately notice the high-end water transfer with polyurethane coating in 5 unique Harbinger Camouflaged designs with integrated logos making these spearguns top shelf!
SPEAR HANDLE
A closer inspection will reveal a custom handle designed by the HUNTMASTER team to suit a number of configurations, rollers, pulleys and conventional spearguns.
Power
All the Wigun speargun range uses top grade ‘Attack’ Micro bore rubber with a smaller internal diameter, only 1mm, this rubber offers more power to size ratio than other leading brands. For more info go to ‘Attack Rubber’.
The reverse mechanism and the rearward positioning on the shark fins adds an extra 10cm band stretch, more band stretch means more power.
A 100cm Huntmaster has 110cm band stretch.
Key product features
Open Head Muzzle with Integrated Stainless-Steel guide
Aluminium Barrels with High-end water transfer and polyurethane coating
5 unique Harbinger Camo designs with integrated logos (Red, Green, Blue, Blaze and Pink)
Attack Micro bore Rubber with a tiny 1mm core
Huntmaster 90cm Aluminium Open Head Spear
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Literally translated as SPEAR THROWER in Ancient Aboriginal Dharawal Language, the Wigun Aluminium Spear is Huntmaster’s modern version of one of the most primitive and traditional weapons known to mankind.
The archaic practice of killing with a spear has been around in Australia in one form or another for some 50,000 years, but never in such an effective, reliable or desirable form as the Huntmaster Wigun.
With the arrival of higher technologies, stronger materials and more comprehensive production methods we have created a ‘spear thrower’ that’s not only deadly accurate but also powerful, super simple and extremely reliable.
Precision
With a full-length rail that runs directly from the full stainless-steel mechanism all the way along the handle, barrel and head. No more unsightly joints between handle and barrel or barrel and head, allowing the spear to travel unimpeded from start to finish.
The simple open head is designed to be used by either left or right handers and can hold 3x16mm bands. The integrated stainless-steel line guides make for a quick and simple loading experience putting you back in action and onto your target as quick as possible.
Passion
Huntmaster Wigun spears have taken the spear thrower to the next level, just one quick glance at a photo and you’ll immediately notice the high-end water transfer with polyurethane coating in 5 unique Harbinger Camouflaged designs with integrated logos making these spearguns top shelf
SPEAR HANDLE
A closer inspection will reveal a custom handle designed by the HUNTMASTER team to suit a number of configurations, rollers, pulleys and conventional spearguns.
Power
All the Wigun spear range uses top grade ‘Attack’ Micro bore rubber with a smaller internal diameter, only 1mm, this rubber offers more power to size ratio than other leading brands. For more info go to ‘Attack Rubber’.
The reverse mechanism and the rearward positioning on the shark fins adds an extra 10cm band stretch, more band stretch means more power. A 100cm Huntmaster gun has 110cm band stretch.
Key product features
Open Head Muzzle with Integated Stainless-Steel guide
Aluminium Barrels with High-end water transfer and polyurethane coating
Attack Micro bore Rubber with a tiny 1mm core
SAVE SAVE SAVE-
ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!
100 cm Open Head Spear
SAVE SAVE SAVE-
ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!
Literally translated as SPEAR THROWER in Ancient Aboriginal Dharawal Language, the Wigun Aluminium Spear is Huntmaster’s modern version of one of the most primitive and traditional weapons known to mankind.
The archaic practice of killing with a spear has been around in Australia in one form or another for some 50,000 years, but never in such an effective, reliable or desirable form as the Huntmaster Wigun.
With the arrival of higher technologies, stronger materials and more comprehensive production methods Huntmaster have created a ‘spear thrower’ that is not only deadly accurate, but also powerful, super simple and extremely reliable.
Precision
With a full-length rail that runs directly from the full stainless-steel mechanism all the way along the handle, barrel and head. No more unsightly joints between handle and barrel or barrel and head, allowing the spear to travel unimpeded from start to finish.
The simple open head is designed to be used by either left or right handers and can hold 3x16mm bands.
The integrated stainless-steel line guides make for a quick and simple loading experience putting you back in action and onto your target as quick as possible.
Passion
Huntmaster Wigun spearguns have taken the spear thrower to the next level, just one quick glance at a photo and you’ll immediately notice the high-end water transfer with polyurethane coating in 5 unique Harbinger Camouflaged designs with integrated logos making these spearguns top shelf!
SPEARGUN HANDLE
A closer inspection will reveal a custom handle, designed by the HUNTMASTER team to suit a number of configurations, rollers, pulleys and conventional spearguns.
Power
All the Wigun speargun range uses top grade ‘Attack’ Micro bore rubber with a smaller internal diameter, only 1mm, this rubber offers more power to size ratio than other leading brands.
The reverse mechanism and the rearward positioning on the shark fins adds an extra 10cm band stretch, more band stretch means more power.
A 100cm Huntmaster gun has 110cm band stretch.
Key product features
Open Head Muzzle with Integated Stainless-Steel guide
Aluminium Barrels with High-end water transfer
Attack Micro bore Rubber with a tiny 1mm core
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SPEARGUN MODEL |
HEAD TYPE |
RUBBER THICKNESS |
RUBBER LENGTH |
NUMBER OF RUBBER |
SHAFT THICKNESS |
SHAFT LENGTH |
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75CM |
Open Head |
14mm |
48cm |
2 |
6.5mm |
110cm |
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90CM |
Open Head |
14mm |
60cm |
2 |
7.0mm |
130cm |
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100CM |
Open Head |
16mm |
65cm |
2 |
7.0mm |
140cm |
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110CM |
Open Head |
16mm |
75cm |
2 |
7.0mm |
150cm |
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Wreck Dive - TSS Nerong
Mystery, Tragedy and a Remarkable Deep-Water Wreck
The story of the TSS Nerong has everything a wreck diver could ask for — maritime history, mystery, tragedy and a fascinating wreck lying deep off the Central Coast.
Built at Balmain, Sydney, in 1903, the Nerong was a 219-ton, 36.6 metre twin-screw coastal steamer operated by the North Coast Steam Navigation Company. Her shallow draft and twin propellers made her particularly well suited to negotiating the bars and winding waterways of the northern NSW rivers.
On 18 September 1917, the Nerong departed Sydney bound for the Nambucca River with passengers, crew and approximately 130 tons of mixed cargo, including supplies destined for communities along the NSW North Coast.
But a ferocious coastal storm was waiting.
Into the Storm
During the early hours of 19 September, the Nerong was battling enormous seas and a powerful south-easterly gale. Then came the news no captain wanted to hear.
Water was entering the engine room.
The crew fought desperately to save their ship. Pumps were worked and water bailed as the situation steadily deteriorated.
What made the situation particularly disturbing was that the Nerong was regarded as a capable coastal vessel. Earlier in 1917 she had suffered serious hull damage crossing the Nambucca River bar, but had subsequently undergone repairs.
Despite the crew's efforts, the incoming water overwhelmed the vessel. The engines eventually stopped and the Nerong was left helpless in the storm.
The order was eventually given to abandon ship.
The Nerong foundered off Norah Head on 19 September 1917. Tragically, three lives were lost.
More than a century later, she remains on the seabed.
Dive the Nerong
Resting on beautiful sand at approximately 43–45 metres, the Nerong has become one of the Central Coast's fascinating deep-water wreck dives.
Time and the ocean have taken the vessel's upper structure, but significant features remain scattered across the wreck site.
The boiler, machinery, stern structure and other sections of wreckage provide plenty to explore, while the site has developed into an impressive artificial habitat.
Expect marine life.
Large cuttlefish, schooling morwong, yellowtail and nannygai can congregate around the wreck, while wobbegongs frequently make themselves comfortable amongst the remains. On a good day, the combination of white sand, wreckage and schooling fish can make the Nerong an outstanding Central Coast wreck dive.
This Is a Serious Deep Dive
The Nerong lies well beyond normal recreational diving depths.
At approximately 43 to 45 metres, divers must hold appropriate deep, extended-range or technical certification suitable for the planned dive profile.
Divers should have appropriate recent deep-diving experience and suitable equipment, redundancy, gas planning and decompression capability for the dive being undertaken.
Certification alone does not guarantee participation. Experience, recent diving activity, equipment configuration, gas requirements and prevailing conditions may all be considered before divers are accepted for the trip.
This is a dive where preparation, buoyancy control, gas management and disciplined dive procedures matter.
A Wreck With a Story
When you're hovering over the Nerong, you're not simply looking at another collection of steel on the seabed.
You're diving the remains of a vessel that once connected Sydney with the communities of northern NSW — a small coastal steamer that carried people, provisions and cargo along a coastline where the sea could turn from workplace to enemy remarkably quickly.
More than 100 years after the Nerong disappeared beneath the waves, divers can still descend onto her remains and experience that history firsthand.
Boat Dive — Norah Head
Wreck dives to the Nerong depart from Norah Head and are subject to suitable weather, sea conditions and diver experience.
Minimum numbers apply — six qualified divers are required for the boat dive to proceed.
Go Deeper. Dive the History.
For suitably trained divers looking for something beyond the ordinary, the Nerong delivers depth, history, marine life and genuine wreck exploration in one memorable dive.
Qualified deep and XR divers — gather your team and book your place aboard.
Wreck Dive - The Speedwell
Explore a Piece of Central Coast Maritime History
Discover the scattered remains of the Speedwell, a historic sailing ship lost on the notorious Bull Reef between Bird Island and Norah Head on April 14th, 1884.
The 350-ton barquentine Speedwell was travelling in ballast from Newcastle to Sydney when, during heavy weather, she sought shelter near Norah Head. According to historical accounts, Captain Sampson believed the vessel was caught by a powerful whirlpool-like current that swept her broadside onto the rocky reef.
The impact mortally damaged the ship. She quickly began taking on water and sank, scattering wreckage across the reef. Fortunately, with the vessel close to shore, all ten crew members escaped.
Today, more than a century of ocean conditions have reduced the Speedwell to scattered remains, but divers can still discover pieces of the wreck across the reef, including a large anchor and sections of ship plating.
A Great Shallow-Water Wreck Adventure
With depths ranging from approximately 8 to 14 metres, the Speedwell offers a very different wreck experience from the deeper offshore wrecks of the Central Coast.
The relatively shallow depth provides plenty of time to explore the reef, search for remnants of the vessel and imagine the dramatic events that unfolded here more than a century ago.
Although shallow, this remains an offshore reef and wreck dive, so participation is subject to diver experience, certification and prevailing sea and weather conditions.
Boat Dive from Norah Head
The Speedwell is accessed by boat from Norah Head, with trips subject to suitable boating and diving conditions.
Minimum numbers apply — six divers are required for the trip to proceed.
Dive the Wreck. Discover the Story.
This isn't about exploring an intact shipwreck. It's about discovering the scattered remains of a vessel claimed by one of the Central Coast's notorious reefs and diving directly into a fascinating piece of local maritime history.
Grab your buddy, book your place and come searching for the Speedwell.
Wreck Dive - The Galava
Deep, Historic and Definitely Not an Everyday Dive
Sitting on the sand at approximately 50 - 51 metres, the wreck of the Galava is one of the Central Coast's deeper and more challenging wreck dives. This is a dive reserved for appropriately trained and experienced deep or technical divers.
Originally built in Workington, England, the Galava was a steel-hulled cargo steamer powered by a single screw and a two-cylinder compound steam engine.
She became one of the coastal colliers commonly known as the "Sixty-Milers" the hardworking vessels that transported coal from ports such as Catherine Hill Bay to Sydney and helped keep the growing city supplied with fuel.
On 8 February 1927, the Galava developed serious leakage around her forward hull plates while off the Central Coast. Despite efforts to save her, the vessel foundered near Broken Head (the Skillion), off Terrigal and descended into the deep water where her remains can still be explored today.
Descend Into Central Coast Maritime History
The first glimpse of the Galava emerging from the depths can be spectacular.
Follow the descent line towards the sand and the wreck begins to reveal itself — heavy machinery, twisted steel and more than a century of maritime history spread across the seabed.
The stern remains relatively upright, with the rudder still visible above the sand.
One of the wreck's dominant features is the large Scotch boiler, sitting prominently above the seabed at an angle. Nearby are the remains of the two-cylinder compound steam engine, together with a substantial winch and other machinery.
Moving across the site, the collapsed hull plating and deck structure still provide a recognisable outline of the vessel. Bollards, structural sections and other substantial pieces of steel help divers reconstruct the shape of this former coastal workhorse.
Towards the bow, the anchor winch provides another easily identifiable feature.
There is a surprising amount to see - the problem is having enough time to see it.
The Fish Can Hide the Wreck
The Galava has spent almost a century becoming part of the surrounding marine environment. Schools of fish can congregate so heavily around the wreck that sections of the vessel can virtually disappear behind them.
The structure provides shelter for a variety of marine life, while the wreck's reputation as productive fishing ground means divers may also encounter fishing line, sinkers, lures and occasionally lost netting around the site.
Entanglement Hazard
Fishing line and discarded or lost fishing gear can create a significant hazard on this wreck. Divers should maintain excellent situational awareness and carry appropriate cutting devices as part of their equipment configuration. Do not become distracted by fishing gear or attempt removal unless it can be undertaken safely within the dive plan and without creating additional risk.
At 50 to 51 metres, dealing with an entanglement problem is considerably more serious than it would be on a shallow reef.
This Is an Advanced Deep/Technical Dive
The Galava is not a recreational deep dive for inexperienced divers.
At approximately 51 metres, the depth significantly affects gas consumption, no-decompression limits, decompression obligations, narcosis exposure and emergency options.
Divers must hold appropriate Extended Range or technical diving certification for the planned depth, gases and decompression profile, together with suitable recent experience.
A Galava dive requires comprehensive pre-dive planning, including:
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Appropriate breathing-gas selection and reserves
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Decompression planning
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Redundant gas supply
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Redundant critical equipment
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Appropriate ascent and decompression gases where required
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Suitable exposure protection
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Reliable dive computers and backup planning
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Appropriate cutting devices
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Lost-line and lost-wreck procedures
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Current and surface-condition assessment
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Clearly established buddy/team procedures
Certification alone does not guarantee participation. Diver experience, recent deep-diving activity, equipment configuration, gas requirements and prevailing conditions may all be assessed before joining the dive.
Depth Changes Everything
At 51 metres, bottom time is precious.
This isn't a wreck where you simply drop down and casually explore until your cylinder reaches half pressure. Every minute at depth affects the rest of the dive.
A properly planned descent gives you the opportunity to identify the boiler, engine, winches, stern and other major features before beginning the ascent and completing the required decompression profile.
Good buoyancy, disciplined gas management and staying with your dive team are essential.
A Wreck for Experienced Divers
The Galava rewards the diver who has progressed beyond ordinary recreational diving.
There is machinery to identify, the outline of the vessel to follow, abundant marine life and the unmistakable atmosphere of exploring a ship that has rested on the seabed for almost a century.
It is deep, challenging and historically fascinating.
And on the right day, with good visibility and a well-prepared team, the Galava can be an exceptional Central Coast wreck dive.
Boat Dive - Terrigal
Galava wreck dives depart by boat from Terrigal and are subject to suitable offshore weather, sea conditions and diver qualifications.
Minimum numbers apply — six suitably qualified and experienced divers are required for the trip to proceed.
Ready for Something Deeper?
If you have the training, experience and equipment to safely operate at this depth, the Galava deserves a place in your wreck-diving logbook.
51 metres. One historic Sixty-Miler. Almost 100 years beneath the sea.
Qualified XR and technical divers - assemble your team and book your place aboard.
The SS Kiama a 446-ton, collier may not have been the prettiest of colliers but, as a workhorse plying her trade almost by clockwork along the coast, on its regular journey between Newcastle and Sydney, she was very profitable and reliable for her owners.
The fate of the SS Kiama was sealed in 1951 when she was caught in a storm off the Entrance Bommie, the ships crew tried desperately to save the vessel to no avail.
The tragedy of the Kiama was a blow to several families of the coast as the crew were all well known locals.
To the crew, after the Kiama capsized, having to float off the coast so close to shore but yet so far, must have been extremely difficult to endure.
The Kiama lays in 45 metres of water. The most prominent feature is the engine laying off to the port side and the large boiler.
This is a dive for experienced deep divers and some artefacts can still be found.
Boat dives from Terrigal boat ramp, require a minimum of six divers to run.
Wreck Dive — SS Paterson
The Perfect Introduction to Central Coast Wreck Diving
Explore the remains of the SS Paterson, one of the small coastal steamers that once worked the busy NSW coastline between Newcastle and Sydney.
Built in Sydney in 1920, the 148-foot wooden steamer met her end on 11 June 1951. After departing Cabbage Tree Bay, the Paterson sprang a leak and sank dramatically in approximately 10 metres of water, less than 300 metres from the wharf.
Being a wooden vessel lying in shallow water close to a rocky shoreline, decades of storms, swell and shifting sand have taken their toll. Salvage operations also removed much of the vessel's cargo and equipment, leaving behind a scattered but fascinating historic wreck site.
Shallow Wreck - Plenty to Explore
With depths of approximately 8 to 10 metres, the SS Paterson is an excellent introduction to wreck diving and a great second dive when you still have plenty of gas left in the cylinder.
The large fire-tube boiler is the most prominent feature of the wreck, while scattered remains extend across a surprisingly large area.
Take your time and look closely. The wreck has become part of the marine environment, with moray eels and lingsheltering amongst the remains and the occasional large wobbegong resting beneath sections of wreckage.
A Wreck Site That Changes With the Ocean
One of the fascinating features of the Paterson is that the site can change after major weather events. Heavy seas can move enormous quantities of sand, covering some sections while exposing others that may have been buried for years.
Historic items including old toothpaste tubes, jars, cutlery, plates, cups and saucers have reportedly been found around the wreck site over the years.
Look, photograph and enjoy the history, but leave historic material where you find it.
An Excellent Wreck Training Site
The shallow depth and scattered structure make the SS Paterson particularly suitable for developing wreck-diving skills.
There are no wreck penetration opportunities, but the site provides plenty of features and obstacles for practising wreck orientation, mapping, buoyancy control, navigation and hazard identification under appropriate supervision.
Although this is a shallow dive, divers should still hold appropriate certification and experience for the planned dive, and all dives remain subject to weather, sea conditions and the assessment of the dive operator.
Boat Dive — Norah Head
The wreck is conveniently located only a short boat ride from the Cabbage Tree Bay/Norah Head launch area, making it an accessible piece of Central Coast maritime history.
Minimum numbers apply — six divers are required for the boat dive to proceed.
Start Your Wreck Diving Adventure
You don't need 40 metres of water and a massive steel ship to experience wreck diving.
The SS Paterson combines maritime history, marine life, shallow-water exploration and wreck-diving skills in one fascinating site.
Grab your buddy, book your place and come explore one of the Central Coast's historic wreck sites.
Wreck Dive - TSS Hall Caine
A Deep-Water Time Capsule off the Central Coast
Deep off the southern Central Coast lies the scattered remains of the TSS Hall Caine — a fascinating wooden steamship with an extraordinary history and a wreck site that rewards suitably qualified divers with machinery, marine life and a genuine sense of exploration.
Built at Coopernook on the Manning River in 1912, the Hall Caine was approximately 40 metres long and 214 tons, powered by twin two-cylinder compound steam engines driving twin propellers.
Like many small coastal steamers of her era, she worked the NSW coastline carrying cargo and coal between ports.
Her working life came to an abrupt end in March 1937.
A Ship in Serious Trouble
The Hall Caine was travelling north from Sydney towards Lake Macquarie when she began taking on water near Broken Bay.
Another vessel, the Idant, came to her assistance and attempted to take the stricken steamer under tow. But the Hall Caine was losing the battle.
Water continued entering the vessel faster than the crew could remove it. Eventually it became obvious she could not be saved and the crew abandoned ship. The Hall Caine subsequently foundered off the Central Coast.
Fortunately, her crew were rescued by the Idant. What followed made the story even more remarkable.
An inquiry into the sinking reportedly found serious deficiencies in the condition of the vessel, including deterioration of the wooden hull and problems with the pumping arrangements. More than eight decades later, the Hall Caine is still down there.
Descending onto the Hall Caine
The wooden hull and superstructure have long since disappeared, leaving the ship's heavy machinery and metal components scattered across the sand. But don't mistake "scattered" for uninteresting. This is a compact wreck with some impressive features.
The large boiler dominates the site, while the twin compound steam engines, propeller shafts, twin bronze propellers, winches, anchor and other machinery provide divers with a surprisingly clear picture of how this small coastal steamer once operated.
At the stern, the twin propellers are particularly impressive and provide one of the wreck's signature features. Follow the remains forward and you'll encounter engines, machinery, winches and structural pieces scattered across the seabed.
Because the vessel was constructed primarily from timber, what you're really exploring today is the mechanical skeleton of the Hall Caine.
Small Wreck - Big Marine Life
The Hall Caine has been on the seabed since 1937 and has become an established artificial habitat. Schools of fish can congregate around the machinery while conger eels, flathead, wobbegongs and other temperate NSW marine species may be encountered amongst the wreckage.
Sometimes the fish life itself can be one of the highlights of the dive. The boiler, engines and other structures provide excellent shelter, turning what remains of this old working vessel into an oasis on an otherwise sandy seabed.
Watch for Fishing Line and Nets
The wreck has long been known as productive fishing ground.
That means divers should expect the possibility of monofilament line, fishing tackle, rope and lost netting around the wreck. Entanglement at these depths is a serious hazard.
Divers should carry appropriate cutting devices, maintain excellent situational awareness and avoid becoming unnecessarily involved in removing fishing gear unless it can be done safely within the team's dive plan.
This Is a Serious Deep Wreck Dive
The Hall Caine is not an entry-level wreck dive. Depending upon the exact section of the site and seabed depth, divers should expect depths in the mid-40-metre range and potentially deeper.
That puts the Hall Caine beyond normal recreational diving limits and means the dive must be planned accordingly.
Divers require appropriate Extended Range or technical diving certification for the depth, gases and decompression profile being undertaken, together with suitable recent deep-diving experience.
Dive planning needs to consider:
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Gas selection and reserves
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Increased gas consumption at depth
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Narcosis and oxygen exposure
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Decompression obligations
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Redundant gas supply
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Appropriate decompression gases where required
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Redundant critical equipment
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Cutting devices
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Lost-line and lost-wreck procedures
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Team separation procedures
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Surface and current conditions
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Emergency and contingency planning
Certification alone does not guarantee participation. Recent diving experience, demonstrated competency, equipment configuration, regulator, tank setup, side mount air twinset, gas requirements and conditions on the day may all be considered before divers are accepted for the dive.
Bottom Time Is Precious
The Hall Caine may be relatively compact, but depth changes everything. At these depths, every additional minute exploring the wreck affects gas requirements and decompression obligations. A disciplined dive allows you to descend directly onto the wreck, explore the major features and begin the ascent according to the team's predetermined schedule. This is precisely the type of wreck where good planning makes a good dive.
A Wreck Lost — Then Rediscovered
There's another great chapter in the Hall Caine story.
Although local fishers apparently knew something lay on the seabed, the wreck remained largely unknown to recreational divers until the 1970s. The story goes that information from a local fisher eventually led Les Graham to the site, where the wreck was dived in 1976.
By then, the timber structure had largely disappeared, leaving the boiler, engines, propellers, winches and other heavy machinery that divers explore today. So descending onto the Hall Caine isn't simply another deep dive.
You're visiting a wreck that disappeared beneath the Central Coast in 1937, remained largely the domain of fishermen for decades, and was eventually rediscovered by local divers.
Boat Dive - Central Coast
Hall Caine wreck dives are conducted by boat and are subject to suitable offshore weather, sea conditions and diver qualifications.
Minimum numbers apply — six suitably qualified and experienced divers are required for the trip to proceed.
Become a Wreck Diver
Discover the Ocean’s Hidden History
Many of the ocean’s most exciting dive sites are artificial reefs and historic shipwrecks that have settled on the seabed over the years. These underwater structures attract an incredible variety of marine life and offer divers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
The Wreck Diving Specialty Course at Central Coast Divers will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to safely explore above and around these underwater treasures.
During this program you will learn how to plan and conduct wreck dives safely, understand the hazards associated with wreck environments, and develop the awareness needed to explore these amazing dive sites responsibly.
You will also learn:
• Proper wreck diving procedures and safety considerations
• How to assess wreck structures and potential hazards
• Specialised equipment used for wreck diving
• Navigation techniques around wreck sites
• Responsible diving practices to protect historic sites
Wreck diving is one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences in scuba diving, combining adventure, exploration, and marine life encounters.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore shipwrecks with confidence, this is the course for you.
Enrol in the Wreck Diving Specialty Course at Central Coast Divers today and start discovering the incredible stories resting beneath the sea.
X-One fins and Bonito mask set
Pearl combo is perfect for medium to small faces and offers hours of comfortable, leak-free usage.
Mask
- Bright and fun new colours
- Low volume mask with hypoallergenic silicone skirt for watertight seal and hours of comfortable use
- Easy to adjust buckles directly on mask skirt
- Wide lens in tempered glass offers nearly 180° vision
Snorkel
- Stylish snorkel with splash top
- Includes easy exhale purge valve and soft silicone mouthpiece
Fins
- Buckle-free strap design
- Riddled foot pocket avoids parachute effect
- Travel friendly short blade
- Channel thrust technology
Precision • Power • Performance
Experience freediving at its highest level with the X-Wing Pro, a fin engineered for serious divers who demand uncompromising efficiency, responsiveness and comfort.
Whether you’re training for depth, refining technique, or gliding silently through the blue in pursuit of the perfect moment, these fins offer world-class hydrodynamics and performance that elevate every dive.
Crafted with a tapered, high-quality elastomer blade, the X-Wing Pro delivers a fluid, natural kick cycle that converts effort into exceptional forward thrust. The blade’s controlled flex pattern ensures maximum propulsion on descent and ascent while reducing leg fatigue — giving freedivers more time, more distance and more freedom beneath the surface.
Engineered for Perfect Power Transfer
At the heart of the X-Wing Pro is a precision-designed foot pocket that delivers flawless energy transmission. Every movement of your foot is transferred cleanly to the blade, resulting in smooth acceleration and controlled power with every kick. The foot pocket is shaped for comfort and stability and is suitable for use with or without neoprene socks, depending on your diving preference.
Built for Stability and Streamlined Efficiency
Freedivers demand control — and the X-Wing Pro delivers it. The integrated V-tip stabiliser prevents the fins from slipping laterally during fast kicks or turns, ensuring your stroke remains streamlined and efficient. Combined with a 30° blade angle, the fin positions your legs naturally to reduce drag and help you maintain a perfect hydrodynamic profile.
Optimised Blade Dimensions
The X-Wing Pro’s refined blade size strikes the ideal balance between power and manoeuvrability:
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Blade width: 19 cm
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Blade length: 71.3 cm
These dimensions allow for long, controlled kicks with excellent lift — perfect for both recreational exploration and advanced depth work.
Adaptable By Design
With its interchangeable blade system, the X-Wing Pro offers complete flexibility. Swap blades to adjust stiffness, upgrade materials or match your fins to different training conditions without changing the foot pockets you’ve already moulded to your feet.
Why Freedivers Choose the X-Wing Pro
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Outstanding propulsion with minimal effort
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Stable, controlled movement throughout the kick cycle
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Comfort-focused foot pocket for extended dive sessions
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Hydrodynamic design for depth, distance and exploration
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Built to grow with you — from recreational freediver to advanced training
FACTS
| Minimum Age: | 18 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | None |
| Academic Sessions: | Varies |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 0 |
| Open Water Dives: | 0 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 0 |
| Suggested Duration: | 6 - 8 hours |
| Specialized Equipment: | Gas blending station, gas analyzer |
| Please refer to the SSI TRAINING STANDARDS for more detailed information | |
Extended Range Nitrox Course
Take Your Diving Beyond No-Decompression Limits
Ready to stay underwater longer and explore deeper dive sites with greater confidence?
The SSI Extended Range Nitrox (XR Nitrox) Course is your introduction to the exciting world of decompression diving. Designed for experienced recreational divers looking to expand their capabilities, this course teaches the knowledge, skills, and procedures required to safely plan and conduct limited decompression dives using nitrox.
Whether your goal is to explore deeper wrecks, maximise your bottom time, or begin your journey into technical diving, SSI Extended Range Nitrox is the ideal next step.
Discover a New Level of Diving
Unlike recreational diving, where you must remain within no-decompression limits, the Extended Range Nitrox program teaches you how to safely conduct planned decompression dives using enriched air nitrox and oxygen.
You'll learn to dive with professional-level equipment configurations while mastering the planning and execution of decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
This course can be completed as a stand-alone certification or serves as the perfect foundation for progressing to the SSI Extended Range Trimix program.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the course you'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to:
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Plan and safely conduct limited decompression dives
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Dive to a maximum depth of 40 metres
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Use Nitrox breathing gases for extended bottom times
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Safely use up to 100% oxygen for accelerated decompression
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Configure and dive using either a Twinset or Sidemount Total Diving System
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Execute controlled ascents and staged decompression stops
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Apply advanced gas planning and management techniques
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Respond confidently to common technical diving scenarios and emergencies
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Dive efficiently as part of a technical dive team
Train with Professional Technical Diving Equipment
During your training you'll become proficient using professional Extended Range equipment configurations, including either:
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Twinset (Backmount) Configuration, or
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Sidemount Configuration
Your instructor will help you develop streamlined equipment setup, efficient propulsion techniques, precision buoyancy, and excellent trim—essential skills for every successful technical diver.
Is This Course Right for You?
The SSI Extended Range Nitrox course is perfect for divers who want to:
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Extend their dive time beyond recreational limits
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Learn decompression diving techniques
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Explore deeper wrecks and offshore dive sites
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Build confidence using technical diving equipment
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Progress toward Extended Range Trimix and advanced technical certifications
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Improve overall diving precision and safety
Why Train with Central Coast Divers?
At Central Coast Divers, you'll learn from highly experienced SSI Extended Range instructors who are passionate about developing skilled, confident technical divers.
Our training focuses on:
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Small class sizes
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Personalised instruction
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Real-world diving techniques
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High safety standards
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Extensive in-water coaching
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Building confidence through repetition and precision
We don't simply teach you to pass a course—we prepare you to become a capable and competent Extended Range diver.
Course Benefits
✔ Dive beyond recreational no-decompression limits
✔ Conduct planned decompression dives to 40 metres
✔ Learn to use Nitrox and 100% oxygen safely
✔ Master Twinset or Sidemount diving systems
✔ Improve buoyancy, trim and gas management
✔ Build confidence with technical diving procedures
✔ Prepare for SSI Extended Range Trimix training
✔ Expand your underwater adventures safely and confidently
Start Your Technical Diving Journey
Extended Range Nitrox is where technical diving truly begins.
If you've ever dreamed of exploring deeper wrecks, extending your bottom time, or progressing into advanced technical diving, this course provides the knowledge, experience, and confidence to make it happen.
Book Your SSI Extended Range Nitrox Course Today
Take your diving beyond recreational limits and experience the freedom of Extended Range diving.
📞 Call Central Coast Divers on (02) 4389 3483 or enrol online today. Your next adventure starts here.
Technical Extended Range
The intent of the XR Technical Extended Range program is to provide divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conductdives with a two-gas switch, multiple-stop decompression dives, to depths of up to 60 metres, using specialized diving equipment and procedures with an equally-qualified dive buddy.
You will earn the Technical Extended Range (with or without Trimix) certification after completing this program.
FACTS
Minimum Age: 18
Certification Prerequisites:
- Science of Diving,
- Diver Stress & Rescue,
- Extended Range Foundations
- Extended Range or Full Cave Diving or Technical Wreck Diving
- 70 logged Dives
Academic Sessions: Online Program with three practical workshops
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: One
Open Water Dives: Six
Maximum Training Depth: Varies
Suggested Duration: 18 hours
XR REC ICE Backmount Set
Step Into Extended Range Diving
Take your diving further, stay underwater longer, and unlock a whole new level of exploration with the XR REC ICE Backmount System—a complete, rugged setup designed for divers ready to move beyond recreational limits.
Extended Range (XR) diving opens the door to:
- Longer bottom times and deeper exploration
- Advanced understanding of dive physiology and decompression
- The ability to safely dive using multiple cylinders and advanced configurations
XR REC ICE Backmount System – Built Tough
Engineered for durability and performance, the latest XR REC ICE system has been upgraded with full stainless steel components, replacing earlier aluminium parts for superior strength and longevity.
Key Features:
- Stainless steel 6mm backplate – supports single or twin tank configurations
- Heavy-duty D-rings & buckles – increased strength and reliability
- Fully adjustable harness – one size fits all with custom fit capability
- Removable side weight pockets with D-rings
- Expandable storage pocket for accessories
- VELCRO® closures for quick and secure access
This is a system built to handle demanding dive environments while maintaining comfort and flexibility.
Atlas 62X Regulator – Extreme Performance
Designed for the harshest conditions, the Mares Atlas 62X delivers unmatched breathing performance and durability.
- All-metal second stage for superior cold-water performance
- Exceptional thermal conductivity reduces freezing risk
- Smooth, effortless breathing at all depths
- Engineered and tested for extreme depth performance
This is a regulator trusted by divers who demand reliability when it matters most.
SXS Octopus – Compact & Versatile
The Mares SXS Octopus is one of the most compact second stages on the market, designed for flexibility and ease of use.
- Reversible hose configuration (left or right entry)
- Lightweight, compact design
- Reliable performance in all dive conditions
Perfect for streamlined setups and redundancy in XR configurations.
Quad C1 Dive Computer with Transmitter – Smart Diving Technology
Blending cutting-edge technology with sleek design, the Mares Quad C1 is built for both recreational and extended range divers.
- Air integration via transmitter for real-time tank data
- Advanced decompression capabilities
- Clear, easy-to-read display
- Designed for precision, safety, and performance
Why Choose This Package?
This complete XR system is ideal for divers looking to:
- Transition into technical and decompression diving
- Upgrade to a robust, long-lasting gear configuration
- Dive with confidence using high-performance, integrated equipment
Take the Next Step
Extended range diving isn’t just about going deeper—it’s about diving smarter, longer, and with purpose.
Limited availability – step up your diving and secure your XR system today.
A diver discovering the world of technical diving will find everything they need for their technical dives in this set.
The set includes two main elements: a donut and a back plate. The donut consists of a silver ballistic nylon outer bag with an oval corrugated hose and a quick-release valve. The outer bag of the donut includes slots for attaching tank straps.
The aluminum back plate also includes a harness with 5 aluminum D-rings for fixing stage cylinders. The strap has padding on the shoulders to make diving more comfortable.
An aluminum, quick-release buckle is attached to the left shoulder strap to facilitate donning and doffing.
Back padding and two comfortable weight pockets on the waist strap complete the kit.
The complete mounted set includes:
• A silver 16 litre, standard, single tank donut
• A 3mm silver aluminum back plate
• 6mm silver aluminum D-rings
• A 316 silver stainless steel buckle
• A standard harness strap
• A military grade silver aluminum quick-release buckle for the left shoulder
• Two cylinder straps with silver 316 stainless steel buckles
• A handle on the top
• A K-style inflator with metal buttons and an oval corrugated hose
• XR-Rec back and shoulder padding
• Black flat head bolt screws
• 2 detachable side weight pockets with D-rings and VELCRO® Brand closures
Single tank set includes everything you need to discover the world of technical diving. Completely adjustable harness- Perfect for travelling
