Nambucca Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

12m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Nambucca Wreck

This wreck was named after the Nambucca Rock, which so happens to be the location of this site. The Nambucca was a Australian Wooden Hulled Screw Steamer. She sank on January 16, 1905 after hitting a reef structure on Toms Rock while enroute to Wellington from Blenheim. Its a shallow wreck dive. Abundant marine life surround her today.

Nambucca Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Octopus
Nudibranch
Spottys
Rays
Groupers
Various

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