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Cold-water harbour diving, rare seabirds, and wild Otago coast days from a Dunedin base
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Based in Dunedin, divers can arrange shore diving at locally assessed sites such as Aramoana Mole and Wellers Rock. Dive Otago lists an instructor- or divemaster-led two-dive shore day with equipment and transport, but requires an advance email for instructor availability. The separate club program is membership-based and may travel to Shag Point or Moeraki. Cold-water experience, marine forecasts and harbour-vessel coordination matter more than a generic certification label.
Aramoana Mole
Dive Otago lists Aramoana as a possible local shore dive.
Wellers Rock
A named harbour dive option on Dive Otago's club site list.
Shag Point / Matakaea
A conditional outing rather than a Dunedin local entry.
Moeraki
Named as a possible club destination, not a guaranteed local scuba itinerary.
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