divewellington.co.nz · Operator
Operator page describing the wreck as an artificial reef and a short boat ride from Island Bay.
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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.
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Research Estimate At F69 Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is F69 Wreck?
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F69 Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
The wreck sits in the low-20m band and is broken into three main sections.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Mild-current wreck diving with moderate surge, 10-20m visibility windows, and better conditions in the warmer months.
Safety & Access At F69 Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For F69 Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Boat diving here is scenic and temperate, with wreck structure, kelp, and a wide range of marine life around the reserve.
Freedive
Possible only for experienced cold-water freedivers and only on the safest sheltered days; scuba is the normal fit.
Snorkel
The reserve can support snorkeling in calmer areas, but F69 Wreck itself is primarily a scuba site.
F69 Wreck Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at F69 Wreck
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Wildlife at F69 Wreck
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Recent Logged Visits At F69 Wreck
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Dive Spot Log Averages At F69 Wreck
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
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F69 Wreck Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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F69 Wreck Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
scubasnap.app · Directory
Directory listing with intermediate difficulty, visibility, current, surge, depth, and best months.
www.doc.govt.nz · Official
DOC marine-reserve brochure describing the reserve, currents, wildlife, and the F69 wreck.
www.nzedge.com · Tourism
Independent tourism coverage of the F69 wreck as a Wellington dive attraction.
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