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Matherson Bay

Leigh, New Zealand

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★ 3.0 (1 review)

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Beginner

Sheltered shore dive ideal for training and macro life.

Shore Access

6m Avg Depth

12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a sheltered bay renowned for its easy shore access, making it a premier training location for new divers. The underwater landscape consists of kelp-covered rocky reefs extending from the shore over a sandy bottom. It is an excellent site for discovering macro life and for night diving.

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Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlytraining divemacro photographynight divekelp forest

Marine Life

snappereagle rayspiny rock lobsternudibranchtriplefinkelp forestgoatfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow, sheltered bay with very easy shore access and minimal currents.

Hazards:

boat traffic

Current Strength:

Mild

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