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Burnham Wharf

Burnham Wharf

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth
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19m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Burnham Wharf

This concrete constucted wharf is usually used by vessels, discharging aviation fuel, as its close to the airport. This wharf has two distinct sides with different composition. The seeward side has has concrete pillars, while the shore side has a vertical wall with many nooks and crannies, teeming with marine life, and enveloped in corals. It makes a great night dive.

Burnham Wharf Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Night, Wall

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

19m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 48%

O2
Marine Life

  • Rays
  • Crabs
  • None
  • Spottys
  • Groupers
  • Various
  • Leather Jacket Fish
  • Cray Fish
  • Trigger Fish
  • Mullets
  • Flounders
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