New Zealand · Wellington
HMNZS Wellington Wreck
Also known as: F69
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - not applicable — wreck sits at depth
Safety notes
broken into 2-3 sections requiring multiple dives to see fully, wreck penetration risk for advanced sections, Cook Strait weather exposure
Permits & fees
lies within Taputeranga Marine Reserve — no-take rules apply; no separate diver permit fee identified
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Island Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.