Point Jerningham

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

18m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Point Jerningham

This dive sits West in Evans Bay. Its a easy dive with little or no currents. Here you will have an immediate steep drop down to 18 meters, where you will find a sandy bottom, covered in many interesting items thats been strewn her over the years. Marine life is less then other sites in the area and visibility may be reduced due to the silt.

Point Jerningham Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

3m – 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O₂

Marine Life

Groupers
Snappers
Various
Spottys
Sting Rays

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