Can you snorkel F69 Wreck?

Snorkeling is better suited to calmer reserve areas than to the wreck itself.

How deep is F69 Wreck?

Expect a wreck in the low-20m band with broken sections spread across the site.

How exposed is F69 Wreck?

It is a temperate Wellington wreck dive, so weather, sea state, and tide matter more than on sheltered sites.

Is F69 Wreck a boat dive or shore dive?

It is normally accessed by boat from the Island Bay side of Wellington.

Is F69 Wreck suitable for newer divers?

Yes on the right day with a local guide, but the temperate conditions mean comfort in the water helps.

What marine life is common on F69 Wreck?

Nudibranchs, crayfish, terakihi, blue moki, conger eels, octopus, cuttlefish, seals, dolphins, and minke whales all fit the local story.

What visibility should you expect on F69 Wreck?

Ordinary visibility is around 8 to 10 metres, with calmer days sometimes going higher.

Why do divers choose F69 Wreck?

It combines an artificial reef, wreck structure, and a strong marine-reserve wildlife mix close to Wellington.

F69 Wreck

Wellington wreck dive near Island Bay.

Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate

Local operator required

A local Wellington boat operator is the normal way to reach the wreck.

F69 Wreck is an Island Bay wreck dive in Taputeranga Marine Reserve with cold-water scenery and easy local boat access.

About F69 Wreck

F69 Wreck is an Island Bay wreck dive in Wellington's Taputeranga Marine Reserve. It is a temperate boat-access site with broken wreck structure, kelp, and strong local marine life rather than a tropical reef profile.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Cold waterStrong currentSurge

Safety Notes

Treat this as a temperate charter dive: check the weather window, keep an eye on sea state, and follow the skipper's site choice for the day.

Access Restrictions

Access depends on the boat schedule and weather windows; shore entry is not the normal route for this listing.

Legal Notes

Follow Taputeranga Marine Reserve rules and local charter instructions in the protected waters around Island Bay.

Where Is F69 Wreck?

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Local Intel For F69 Wreck

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Boat diving here is scenic and temperate, with wreck structure, kelp, and a wide range of marine life around the reserve.

Freediving

Possible only for experienced cold-water freedivers and only on the safest sheltered days; scuba is the normal fit.

Snorkeling

The reserve can support snorkeling in calmer areas, but F69 Wreck itself is primarily a scuba site.

Wildlife at F69 Wreck

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

dolphins

Bottlenose Dolphin

Conger oceanicus from the Gulf of Mexico

saltwater-fishes

Conger Eel

Conger

crustaceans

Wrasse

Research Estimate At F69 Wreck

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Avg. Visibility8m

Access4/5 · Simple entry

Coral3/5 · Mixed health

Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety

Facilities4/5 · Good facilities

Crowd / PopularityQuite busy

CurrentLight current

SurgeModerate surge

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New Zealand · Wellington

F69 Wreck

Wellington wreck dive near Island Bay.

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