Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Northland Region, New Zealand

Depth

26m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Rainbow Warrior Wreck

The Rainbow Warrior was the Green Peace flagship (40 metres and 418 tonnes). It was used all over the world to protest about environmental and humanitarian issues. On july 10th 1985, it was bombed by French Secret Service Officers, killing a photographer, Fernando Pereria. On december 14th 1987, the boat was towed from Auckland to the Cavalli Islands, and was sunk to be an artificial reef. This colourfull wreck lies on a sandy floor, maximum depth is 26m (high tide).

Rainbow Warrior Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

26m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 39%

O₂

Marine Life

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Weather Conditions

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