The Long Drop

Pinnacle dive with dramatic drop-offs and diverse marine life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the seaward side of Okorotere Island. It's a pinnacle dive, reaching approximately 7 meters at its shallowest point. The area features significant underwater terrain, including large boulders and substantial drop-offs extending down to 30 meters. During the summer months, divers can often observe walls adorned with jewel anemones and encounter various pelagic fish species. This site offers diverse marine life and interesting topography for exploration.

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

pinnaclewall divedeep diveboat divepelagic fishwide angle photography

Marine Life

Pelagic FishKingfishBlue maomaoSnapperMoray eelCrayfishJewel anemone

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features significant depth, large drop-offs, and potential for variable currents.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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