Company location page corroborating the New Plymouth base.
Former indoor pool training site in New Plymouth, now permanently closed.
Former indoor pool training site in New Plymouth, now permanently closed.
Wood Group Training Center was an indoor pool training venue in New Plymouth used for scuba and freediving practice. When it operated, the pool offered a controlled water environment, training support, and predictable conditions rather than open-water diving. The site is now permanently closed, so this entry is historical rather than a live plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 3m
Depth Note
The pool had a controlled training depth of about 3 m when it was operating.
Best Season
Year-round when operating
Typical Conditions
Controlled indoor pool water with training layouts and predictable conditions.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Access Restrictions
No public diving access; the centre closed permanently on April 1, 2026.
Legal Notes
The website states that the training centre closed permanently on April 1, 2026.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Used for scuba training when open.
Freediving
Used for freedive training when open.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel destination.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Company location page corroborating the New Plymouth base.
Official Wood Training page with the permanent closure notice and company details.
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