Place to visit
Eliza Ramsden, Australia: what it is and when to go
Eliza Ramsden is a shipwreck in Australia (Swan Bay). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 21. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Shipwreck · Diving, History
- Where
- Australia
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- MEL Melbourne, 71 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dive-links.com
- Coordinates
- -38.29542, 144.67308
What it is and where
Eliza Ramsden is a shipwreck in Australia (Swan Bay).
It is in Swan Bay, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 7.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -38.29542, 144.67308; the nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL, Melbourne), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving and History places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Eliza Ramsden is March to November.
- JanPossible14:23
- FebPossible13:26
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time11:00
- MayBest time9:55
- JunBest time9:21
- JulBest time9:35
- AugBest time10:31
- SepBest time11:46
- OctBest time13:01
- NovBest time14:07
- DecPossible14:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | March | October to February and April |
| History | March to November | December to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Eliza Ramsden has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cheviot HillMountain in Australia1.9 km
- Fort NepeanFormer defensive facility occupying part of Point Nepean, Victoria, Australia2.0 km
- Cheviot BeachBeach in Victoria, Australia2.0 km
- Historical MuseumMuseum3.3 km
- The RipNarrow waterway entrance connecting the Bass Strait to the bay of Port Phillip in southern Victoria, Australia3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Diving
- Great Barrier Reef: over 2300 km long coral reef off Australia's northeast coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- SS Yongala: shipwreck in Queensland, Australia
- Kroombit Tops National Park: national park in Australia
- Batt Reef: reef in Queensland, Australia
- HMVS Cerberus: 1868 Cerberus-class monitor
- SS Maheno: ocean liner and hospital ship
Every Australia place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eliza Ramsden?
It is a shipwreck in Australia.
When is the best time to visit Eliza Ramsden?
March to November. In December there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 21.
How do you get to Eliza Ramsden?
The nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 71 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cheviot Hill, Fort Nepean, Cheviot Beach. The rest is in the Australia guide.
Keep reading
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- Diving94 places for diving in Australia, from Great Barrier Reef to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- AustraliaBefore travelling to Australia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No paid visa is needed: Spanish citizens are entitled to the eVisitor (subclass 651),…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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