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Mary’s Wall
Mary’s Wall: a shallow Poor Knights wall with kelp and fish.
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Boat-accessed Poor Knights wall with kelp-covered rocks, a sandy base, and dense small-life on the face and boulders.
About Mary’s Wall
Mary’s Wall is a shallow boat-accessed wall in the Poor Knights, with kelp-covered rocks and boulders dropping to a sandy base. Stingrays, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and morays make the wall worth a slow pass, and the site rewards clean buoyancy around the growth and rock edges.
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Research Estimate At Mary’s Wall
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Mary’s Wall?
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Mary’s Wall Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Shallow wall with kelp-covered rocks and boulders dropping to a sandy floor.
Best Season
Year-round; summer to early autumn is the warmest window.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wall with kelp-covered rocks and boulders, a sandy base, and lots of small reef life; calm boat timing makes the site easiest to read.
Safety & Access At Mary’s Wall
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep your trim clean around the wall and boulders so you do not stir the sandy base or brush the growth on the rocks.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; landing on the islands or rocks is prohibited within the reserve.
Legal Notes
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve rules apply: no fishing or collecting, no landing or tying to shore, and boats must follow reserve speed and anchoring rules.
Local Intel For Mary’s Wall
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A short, shallow wall that rewards slow movement along the face and careful trim around the kelp and boulders.
Mary’s Wall Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Mary’s Wall
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Recent Logged Visits At Mary’s Wall
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Mary’s Wall
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Mary’s Wall Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Mary’s Wall Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
thescubadirectory.com · Directory
Mary’s Wall directory entry with boat access.
www.doc.govt.nz · Official
Marine reserve rules and habitat overview.
www.huwporter.com · Field Log
Representative Poor Knights visibility baseline.
www.underwaterphotography.com · Community
Mary’s Wall summary with shallow wall and species list.
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