The Zero

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

Depth

30m

Visibility

17m - 50m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Zero

The Mitsubishi A6M Reisen Zero Fighter popular wreck dive in Rabaul - accessed from Gazelle peninsula at Blanche bay beach, north of Simpson Harbour. Entry point is on the beach black sand and lots of local kids amused at the whole diving thing. Heading south there are some starfish on the bottom and sea cucumbers. On the slope there's a marker rope 100m after which is the plane wreck lying at 33. It is intact, propeller blades, main fuselage, open cockpit and attached starboard wing. There's even a cleaning station for morays.

The Zero Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

17m – 50m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O₂

Marine Life

Sweepers
Cleaner Shrimp
Pink Soft Coral
Orange Sponge
White-Lipped Boxfish
Glassfish

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

Dive Operators near The Zero

Rabaul Kokopo Dive
9.64km

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