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A steep wall dive at the Milford Sound entrance with striking coral growths, set
A steep wall dive at the Milford Sound entrance with striking coral growths, set
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Greenstone Point sits on the southern side of the entrance to Milford Sound and is known for a steep wall profile. The dive follows the wall where black coral trees, red coral in cracks and overhangs, and yellow zoanthids color the rock. The site is best suited to experienced divers comfortable with deeper, technical-style wall routes. Plan for a cold, low‑light fiord setting and monitor conditions carefully.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 90m
Depth Note
Technical wall dive profiles extending to a maximum depth of 90 m.
Typical Conditions
Fiordland dives are commonly cold and low light, with steep depth changes and conditions that can vary with tidal windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Deep wall profiles are best for experienced or technical divers; plan gas and exposure protection for cold water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Steep wall dive suited to experienced divers planning deeper, technical-style routes.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Fiordland Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Fiordland is a rare kind of dive destination: a cold-water fjord system where heavy rainfall creates a dark, tannin-stained freshwater layer at the surface and | Fiordland
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