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Okorotere Island

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Photogenic marine reserve dive with walls and boulder formations.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located within a marine reserve, offering a unique opportunity to explore underwater terrain. The area features a wall and boulder formations, providing varied landscapes for divers. The island nearby acts as a navigational point and provides shallower depths, with the maximum recorded depth being 20 meters. Divers can experience enjoyable dives at depths of 15 meters or less by staying close to the island’s protective influence. Due to its photogenic qualities, this location is well-suited for underwater photography.

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 divemacro photographywide anglebeginner friendlyboulder formations

Marine Life

SnapperGoatfishPelagic FishMoray eelGarden eelsCrayfishoctopusStingraysYellow Sponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths suitable for beginners, with varied terrain and marine life appealing to all divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.3°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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