Lake Taupo

Unique freshwater wall and drift diving in a volcanic lake.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a diverse range of freshwater diving experiences. Primarily located along the Waikato River and featuring walls, these sites provide opportunities for various dives, including deep dives, drift dives, and altitude dives. Conditions permitting, divers can explore thermoclines within the water column. The area is also known for its koura (freshwater crayfish), offering potential encounters during underwater exploration. It's important to note that access to some locations may be dependent on river conditions.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

freshwaterwall divedrift divealtitude divemacro photographywide anglebeginner friendlyadvanced only

Marine Life

koura (freshwater crayfish)rainbow troutbrown troutcommon bully

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers diverse sites, from easy shallow areas to advanced deep, drift, and altitude dives.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficcold water
Current Strength:

Variable

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