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The Valliant (Wreck)
The Valliant is a boat wreck off Barrenjoey Head.
Boat access, tide-sensitive visibility, and a compact hull make The Valliant a manageable Sydney wreck for guided dives.
About The Valliant (Wreck)
The Valliant is a small tug wreck off Barrenjoey Head that mixes a tidy hull with sand, soft growth, and a tide-sensitive Sydney entrance. The wreck sits upright with a slight list, so the dive is more about reading the water, staying comfortable on the boat, and letting the wreck and surrounding sand do the work. It suits divers who want a manageable boat wreck with sponges, soft corals, and a mix of fish rather than a big offshore technical push.
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Research Estimate At The Valliant (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is The Valliant (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Valliant (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 30m
Depth Note
The wreck is generally described around 26-27 m and sits in less than 30 m of water.
Best Season
Year-round in settled weather, ideally on the incoming tide.
Typical Conditions
A compact wreck in sand with soft growth, tide-sensitive visibility, and a hull that stays easier to read when water is clean.
Safety & Access At The Valliant (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use the tide window and keep a torch handy if the crew recommends it. Runoff can turn a clear wreck dive murky quickly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm, and the site is best handled with a guide or skipper who knows the Broken Bay entrance and tide timing.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and buoy rules at the Broken Bay entrance and any operator instructions for the wreck.
Local Intel For The Valliant (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A compact Sydney wreck dive with a readable hull, sand base, and enough structure to reward a careful circuit and a torch if the light is low.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the wreck sits deep enough that it is really a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site. The wreck is too deep for surface-only use.
Wildlife at The Valliant (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Valliant (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Valliant (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
