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Russ' Ravine

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

Sheltered ravine with swim-throughs and diverse marine life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a sheltered bay with a rocky feature. The top of the rock is at 8 meters, and the seabed descends to 28 meters. This provides ample space for divers to explore within less than 18 meters. There's an excellent swim-through area available. Due to its sheltered nature, it’s protected from north and west winds, making it a consistent diving location.

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

swim-throughrocky reefwall divebeginner friendlywide anglepelagic fish

Marine Life

SnapperKingfishPelagic FishPerchMoray eelCrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth ranges from 8m to 28m, accommodating various skill levels.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.3°C

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