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Marlborough Sounds

Temperate reef life, sheltered inlets, and New Zealand's most famous wreck dive

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 21 sources

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Featured dive spots for Marlborough Sounds

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Allports Island dive spot

Allports Island

Deep

Boat-access deep wall and training site near Picton.

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AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Blue Cod Point dive spot

Blue Cod Point

ReefWall

Sheltered shallow cove for easy macro-focused diving.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeSome life
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Double Cove Marine Reserve dive spot

Double Cove Marine Reserve

Reef

Sheltered beginner-friendly sound dive with tame fish and easy access.

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Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
Koi Wreck dive spot

Koi Wreck

Wreck

Sheltered Marlborough Sounds wreck dive with macro life.

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Visibility6 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Lochmara dive spot

Lochmara

Kelp ForestReef

Sheltered observatory and kelp-reef dive in Queen Charlotte Sound.

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AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Melville Cove dive spot

Melville Cove

Sheltered Port Gore bay used for training dives.

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Visibility3 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm