South Sunk
Vibrant boulder landscape with diverse fish and macro life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a captivating underwater experience, renowned for its stunning photography opportunities. The area is home to several notable fish species, including large snappers, elegant marble fish, vibrant blue maomao, and striking red cod. Smaller but equally fascinating creatures such as demoiselles and leather jackets are commonly observed. As the water warms up, larger pelagic fish like Koheru, Mackerel, Kahawai, and Kingfish often move into the area to feed. The seabed is characterized by impressive boulders adorned with a diverse array of sponges in shades of red, yellow, and grey, alongside jewel anemones and colorful nudibranchs.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
boulder fieldboat divedeep divemacro photographywide anglenudibranchkingfish
Marine Life
SnapperMarble fishBlue maomaoRed codDemoiselleLeather jacketKoheruMackerelKahawaiKingfishMoray eelCrayfishNudibranchSpongesJewel anemones
Things to Note
Difficulty:
intermediate
Reaches 30 meters depth and can be exposed, requiring boat access and good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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