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Wellington Bay

Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Depth
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59ft
Visibility
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36ft - 108ft
Entry
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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: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Rock, Other
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:18m
Visibility Range:11m - 33m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 50% O2

Marine Life

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

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