Koputai

The Koputai was a paddle ship used by maritime authorities that foundered in the early 20th century. It's depth limits access to those who are experienced technical divers. Features of the wreck are the upright paddles, engine room, and artifacts that remain intactsuch as binnicle, helm, engine, boiler, engineroom telegraph, and pipework. Conditions can vary from excellent (40m viz, zero current) to zero visibility or current too strong to dive in. It is normal to be unable to dive the site when planned 50% of the time. This is a deep wreck dive for those who use trimix and are familiar with decompression diving. It is approx.5km east of Bondi Beach.