Blue Maomao Arch

World-famous archway dive with immense schools of blue maomao.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned as a signature location within the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, celebrated for its exceptional beauty and marine life. It's recognized globally due to Jacques Cousteau’s assessment, placing it among the top ten diving destinations worldwide. The area features a dramatic natural archway—a truly unique underwater structure. A remarkable concentration of blue maomao fish inhabits these waters, adding to the site's allure. Visibility is excellent, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning formations and abundant marine life. The site offers an unforgettable experience for experienced divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness World Famous

Plan Your Visit

swim-throughcavernwall diveadvanced onlyschooling fishwide anglemarine reserve

Marine Life

Blue maomaoPink maomaoKingfishSnapperMosaic moray eelSpiny lobsterStingrayEagle rayNudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

advanced

Potential for depth, currents, and overhead environments requiring good buoyancy.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 16.3°C

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