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Marlborough Sounds

Vida recifal temperada, enseadas abrigadas e o naufrágio mais famoso da Nova Zelândia

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 21 sources

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Featured dive spots for Marlborough Sounds

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Allports Island dive spot

Allports Island

Deep

Boat-access deep wall and training site near Picton.

AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Blue Cod Point dive spot

Blue Cod Point

ReefWall

Sheltered shallow cove for easy macro-focused diving.

Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeSome life
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Double Cove Marine Reserve dive spot

Double Cove Marine Reserve

Reef

Sheltered beginner-friendly sound dive with tame fish and easy access.

Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
Koi Wreck dive spot

Koi Wreck

Wreck

Sheltered Marlborough Sounds wreck dive with macro life.

Visibility6 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Lochmara dive spot

Lochmara

Kelp ForestReef

Sheltered observatory and kelp-reef dive in Queen Charlotte Sound.

AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Melville Cove dive spot

Melville Cove

Sheltered Port Gore bay used for training dives.

Visibility3 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm