Wellington Bay

Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Depth

18m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Wellington Bay

Situated on the Eastern side of the Tory Channel in the Cook Straight. This is a very well protected bay and is surrounded by 100 meter high cliff interface rock formations. The dive is easy and starts of in a shallow depth of 8 meters where you will follow down on a gradual slope to a depth of 18 meters. Abundant marine and coral life to be seen. Good for exploring and photography.

Wellington Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

11m – 33m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O₂

Marine Life

Octopus
Various
Snappers
Perch
Groupers
Mullets
Trevally
Butterfly Fish
King Fish
Cray Fish

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