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NORTHERN KIWI

The Northern Kiwi. A small fibreglass bass liner, barely six metres long, sitting upright at 50m. We love this wreck for its simplicity and the challenge it presents. It’s not about grand scale or intricate penetration here. It’s about the dive itself, the journey to a little piece of history in the deep. You’ll descend into the blue, the water often feeling colder than the air above, until the familiar shape emerges. It’s a GRP hull, so it hasn't really broken down much, a testament to its construction. We’ve found conger eels tucked into the smallest nooks, surprisingly large for such a compact wreck. Look for the engine, still there, a silent heart. The prop that snagged the pot line is long gone, but you can picture the transom pulling under. Visibility can be decent down here, letting you appreciate the wreck’s entire profile against the dark sand. Our favourite time to dive it is on a slack tide, obviously, but we’d also suggest going on a sunny day – the light filters beautifully, even at 50m, making the descent feel a little less like a plunge into the void. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the quiet solitude of deep wrecks and the stories they tell.