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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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Destination Guide Sources For Wellington

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

17 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

17 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

- Rules, access notes, permit requirement for Kapiti Island visits, and dive feature descriptions (Hole-in-the-Wall)

NIWA: New Zealand climate publication (PDF) - Wind context including Wellington gust-day statistics and seasonal wind notes

MetService: Kapiti and Wellington marine forecasts - Marine weather, swell, and warnings for planning water days

Wellington Airport: International destinations - Direct international routes and airlines from Wellington

Interislander: Wellington to Picton travel time - Cook Strait ferry crossing context and terminal information

Immigration New Zealand: NZeTA - Eligibility, validity, and fee structure for NZeTA and IVL

New Zealand Government: NZeTA and IVL - Plain-language guidance on NZeTA and levy requirements

Coastguard New Zealand: Contact and emergency guidance - Emergency instructions (111, VHF Channel 16) and non-urgent assistance (*500)

Health New Zealand: Hyperbaric medicine unit (Canterbury) info page - Diver emergency service phone number and hyperbaric unit contact details

NauMai NZ: Money and banking in New Zealand - Currency context and tipping culture (tipping not expected)

Destination hero photo by Adana Hulett - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@adanahulett