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Shipwreck Bay

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

Sheltered boat dive with excellent visibility and rocky terrain.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a sheltered experience, protected from northwest and southwest winds. It features a rocky seabed with depths ranging from 4 meters to a maximum of 18 meters. The area provides a good selection of dive locations, making it suitable for both novice divers and those with more experience. Expect bouldery terrain during your dives. Visibility is typically excellent.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlyboat diverocky reefboulder fieldgood visibilitynudibranchcrayfishstingraymacro photographywide angle

Marine Life

TriggerfishPelagic FishCrayfishNudibranchStingraysSpongesBlue maomaoSnapperKelp forests

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Sheltered conditions and a gradual depth range from 4m to 18m suit all experience levels.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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