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Mahurangi Island

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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beginner

Protected marine reserve dive with abundant fish and rays.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the edge of Coromandel's Te-Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve, a region renowned for its diverse marine ecosystems. Mahurangi Island provides access to an abundance of fish species in this protected area. The location offers opportunities for exploring underwater life within the reserve.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Sting rayEagle rayMoray eelCrayfishSnapperBlue codDemoisellesKelp forests

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Shallow max depth and protected location make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
Boat trafficChanging weather conditions
Current Strength:

Mild

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