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Point Jerningham

Point Jerningham

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Point Jerningham

This dive sits West in Evans Bay. Its a easy dive with little or no currents. Here you will have an immediate steep drop down to 18 meters, where you will find a sandy bottom, covered in many interesting items thats been strewn her over the years. Marine life is less then other sites in the area and visibility may be reduced due to the silt.

Point Jerningham Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O2
Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Sting Rays
  • Spottys
  • Various
  • Snappers
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