Wreck Diver Specialty

Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. There are many different types of wrecks, some of which are protected by laws that guard their historical and cultural significance.

Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed.

Along Wellingtons south coast there have been multiple wrecks over time. We are extremely lucky to have the wreck of the F69, sunk deliberately as an artificial reef in 2005, less than 10 minutes boat ride from Dive Wellington.

We also have the Yung Pen wreck. Accessible from the shore, it lies in less than 10m of water, again only minutes from the Dive Wellington store.

The PADI course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.

The course cost does not include dive gear. Full gear hire $100.