

Best for intermediate divers, 12m, boat entry, mild current.
Penguin Cove in Milford Sound is a marine dive site featuring a reef, wall, and drop-off topography, complemented by a kelp forest. The site reaches a depth of 12 metres and requires boat access. Divers should be prepared for mild currents, cold water temperatures ranging from 13C to 17C, and variable visibility. Due to the potential for cold water, depth, and currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, broadnose sevengill sharks, wrasses, scorpionfish, crabs, black coral, butterfly perch, snails, triplefins, and rock-pool shrimp.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, broadnose sevengill sharks, wrasses, scorpionfish, crabs, black coral, butterfly perch, snails, triplefins, and rock-pool shrimp.
No, Penguin Cove is classified as an intermediate dive site due to the specific conditions and environment.
The site has a recorded depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to access the location.
Divers should be aware of cold water, the depth of the site, low visibility, and strong currents.
Diving at Penguin Cove in South Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Penguin Cove in South Island. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
Penguin Cove in South Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.