Middle Arch

Arch with bubble cave, deep drop-offs, and vibrant life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the Northern Island of Tawhiti Rahi. It’s a naturally formed arch with a bottom depth ranging from 14 to 16 meters, making it suitable for intermediate divers. The area boasts vibrant encrusting marine life and features an intriguing underwater air bubble cave along with impressive drop-offs that descend to over 40 meters. Divers may encounter common species such as scorpionfish, eels, and stingrays, and in favorable conditions, even glimpses of mantaray or bronze whaler sharks.

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

wall divesharkmanta raycavernswim-throughwide angleintermediate

Marine Life

scorpionfisheelsstingraysmanta raybronze whaler sharkencrusting spongesanemones

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Arch depth is intermediate, but deep drop-offs require advanced training.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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