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Garden Island Ships' Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail
North Arm of the Port River , Adelaide SA Timings: Open 24 hours.About
The southern shore of Garden Island in the North Arm of the Port River is one of the largest and most diverse ships' graveyards in the world. Containing vessels dating from 1856, the graveyard is a haven for birdlife and marine creatures. The ships are best seen by canoe or kayak. Diving is also available. The abandoned wrecks of the Garden Island Ships' Graveyard near Port Adelaide represent a collection of crafts that plied South Australian waters in an era when the maritime industry dominated transport, trade and employment. The trail offers canoeists and small boat enthusiasts a chance to cruise the shallow waters around Garden Island and discover the final resting place of 25 wrecks - a varied group of dredges, barges, pontoons and ferries as well as sailing ships and steamers.
