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The Wiltshire wreck

The Wiltshire wreck

Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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11m - 33m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About The Wiltshire wreck

The Wiltshire was a 150 New Zealand registered steamship. She sank in 1922 after steering into surfacing rocks which ripped a hole in her hull, sending her to a sandy bottom at 30 meters deep. today, she is mostly broken up and has a large array of inhabiting marine life and enveloping corals. very scenic dive with much to see and explore. Sadly, due to medium currents, this site is recommended for intermediate to advanced level divers.

The Wiltshire wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

11m 33m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Trevally
  • Various
  • Flat Fish
  • Eels
  • Lobsters
  • King Fish
  • Groupers
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