Tararua Wreck

South Island, New Zealand

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Tararua Wreck

The Tararua was a old Steel Hulled New Zealand Steamer. She was enroute from Port Charles to Melbourne when she steered into heavy weather and sea conditions. For several hours the crew fought against this weather, waiting for another vessel, the 'Soccur' to come help them. This vessel never showed up. Eventually the Tararua struck a reef and sank. This incident happened on April 28, 1881. Its a beautiful wreck dive with lots to see. Corals envelopes this wreck along with surrounding marine life in abundance.

Tararua Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O₂

Marine Life

Seal
Snappers
Various
Trevally
Groupers

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