The Konanda is a 45 meter island trader which in earlier times worked around the ports in New Zealand. She was badly damaged by Cyclone Uma in 1987.

Later the Konanda was made "safe" and sunk as a dive wreck.  She is an excellent wreck for your first wreck dive or for the wreck dive addict.

Sitting upright on a sandy bottom in 26 metres, still intact, the Konanda is a wreck diver's delight. Safe penetration is possible within the holds, cabin and bridge areas, making it a fun dive.

Where can you dive a 90m long sailing ship?  Port Vila of course!

Probably the only intact square-rigged sailing ship of this vintage, the "Star" was built by Harland and Wolf (builders of the SS Titanic) in the early 1800's. Used in the golden age of sail, to carry produce between the UK and Australia, she regularly used to beat the first steam ships in races to Australia.

Semle Federsen was an interisland cargo vessel, Deliberately sunk in 1885.

Cyclone Uma in 1897 moved the wreck to its present location.  The depths involved mean a disciplined dive plan must be followed.

The clarity of the water is a main feature with viz reaching 40m-60m!

Max Depth: 40m
Bottom Time: 14min
Safety Stop:  5min @ 5m; 10min @ 2m