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Tararua Wreck

South Island, New Zealand
Depth
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82ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
Entry
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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: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Wreck
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:25m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 40% O2

Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Trevally
  • Snappers
  • Various
  • Seal

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