Magic Wall
Shallow wall dive with dense life, rays, and morays.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in the Southern Bay of Aorangi Island, a magical area known for its extensive wall. The bay itself is shallow, reaching a maximum depth of approximately 20 meters and features a kelp-covered bottom. It's a popular spot for spotting juvenile wrasse, demoiselles, scorpionfish, and occasionally winter seals. Divers can follow the wall’s clockwise course, admiring the incredibly dense marine life along the way – you’ll discover mosaic morays, gorgonian fans, Diadema urchins, and an abundance of large nudibranchs. At the base of the wall, situated between 18 and 20 meters, lies a sandy area frequently inhabited by stingrays and eagle rays.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wall divebeginner friendlymacro photographykelp forestrays
Marine Life
juvenile wrassedemoisellescorpionfishmosaic moraygorgonian fanDiadema urchinnudibranchstingrayeagle raysealkelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth is suitable for beginners, while the rich biodiversity and topography appeal to all divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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