Island Bay
Diverse shore dive with walls, macro life, and fish.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located within the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, a renowned area teeming with marine life. The dive begins on a wall that descends to 12 meters. Expect encounters with crayfish, octopus, and conger eels residing along the wall. Further out from the slope, larger specimens of Blue Moki and Blue Cod are frequently observed. For a more intimate experience, slow your pace to discover fascinating invertebrates such as nudibranchs, masking crabs, or perhaps even a crested weedfish or a seahorse. This location offers a diverse range of underwater encounters.
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Plan Your Visit
wall diveshore divemacro photographybeginner friendlycold water
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth and easy shore access make it ideal for new divers and training courses.
Hazards:
cold waterswellboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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