The Wiltshire wreck

Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

Depth

30m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

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

Lobsters
Eels
Flat Fish
Various
Trevally
Groupers
King Fish

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