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Fishermans Cove

Whangaparoa Peninsula, New Zealand
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Beginner/Intermediate

Coastal boat dive with kelp and volcanic rock formations.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a classic New Zealand temperate water experience, featuring dramatic volcanic rock structures and lush kelp forests. Divers can explore rocky reefs teeming with nudibranchs, triplefins, and various crustaceans, making it an excellent spot for underwater photography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

rocky reefkelp forestmacro photographyboat divebeginner friendly

Marine Life

snapperblue codjohn dorytriplefinnudibranchcrayfishkelp forestsponge gardens

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Generally sheltered cove with moderate depths suitable for most divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.9°C

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