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Spectacle Reef

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

Vibrant reef known for its colourful jewel anemones.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a vibrant underwater spectacle, particularly known for its abundant colorful jewel anemones. Specifically, you'll find a rich population of Blue maomao, demoiselles, and red moki anemones. It’s also an excellent location for observing various nudibranch species, including apricot and clown varieties. The area is teeming with marine life, making it a rewarding experience for divers of all levels.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Blue maomaoDemoisellesRed mokiJewel anemonesClown nudibranchApricot nudibranchPelagic FishMoray eelCrayfishSpongesStingrays

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow maximum depth and generally calm conditions make it suitable.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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