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Valentine Tanks

Valentine Tanks

South Island, New Zealand

Depth
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33m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Valentine Tanks

This site is rich to a large number of valentine tanks that was strewn here many years after a experiment. This originally took place inside Poole Bay, back in 1942. Today, these tanks are scattered over a sandy seabed in a depth of 33 meters. Abundant marine life and a large variety of corals to explore.

Valentine Tanks Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

33m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 33%

O2
Marine Life

  • Crabs
  • Jacks
  • Groupers
  • Conger Eels
  • Various
  • Trevally
  • Lobsters
  • Pelagic Fish
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