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Wellington
Two marine reserves, kelp forests, and wrecks on the doorstep of New Zealand's capital
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 17 sources
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F69 Wreck
Wellington wreck dive near Island Bay.
Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Island Bay
Shore-entry reserve wall and reef with rich Wellington fish life.
Visibility10 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeStrong surge
Kau Point
Harbour point dive with kelp, tyres, and a silty drop-off.
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Mahanga Bay
Sheltered Wellington Harbour shore dive with wharf remains and macro life.
Visibility5 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Visibility7 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeStrong surge
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