Wellers rock is a man made rock wall, that can only be seen
from the surface at low tide. It was named after early
whaling settlers and extends 150 metres out into the
harbour from a sandy beach. The average depth for diving
the wall ranges from 6-13 metres however it does get
down to 24 metres at the beacon end. It is a fantastic dive
site encrusted with life including oysters, abalone and sea
cucumbers. An excellent spot for macro photographers with a proliferation of bright
sponges and ascidians, alongside many different species of starfish and wonderfully
coloured nudibranchs. Blue cod, banded wrasse, moki, trumpeter, pigfish and spotties are
plentiful with the occasional dogfish thrown in for good measure. At Weller's rock it is not
uncommon to have friendly sea lions or fur seals come to play with you. They will
generally dart towards you to get a closer look and swim around you, which make for
awesome viewing under the water.
The timid Southern Pigfish is often spotted sitting on the
weedy bottom at Wellers Rock.
