Stewart Island

Wall diving with surge, usually run as a filler between the headline sites. The juvenile nurse sharks the site was known for are reported far less often than in older accounts, so go for the invertebrate life rather than the sharks.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Deep walls dropping to sand at around 25m, roughly 30km southeast of Three Islets
  • Macro-heavy: shrimp species, crabs and nudibranchs on the wall
  • Historically a nursery site for juvenile nurse sharks, now much less dependable

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.