New Zealand · Wellington
Taputeranga Marine Reserve
Best time to dive
December to March
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes - the Island Bay Snorkel Trail is specifically laid out here
Safety notes
Cook Strait swell/current on exposed days, boat traffic near F69 wreck area
Permits & fees
no-take marine reserve - no fishing or collecting permitted
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Island Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.