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White Island

Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Dive New Zealand's active marine volcano for unique landscapes.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique experience exploring the submerged flanks of an active marine volcano. Divers discover dramatic topography like pinnacles, sheer walls, and boulders, often witnessing gas bubbles rising from geothermal vents. The nutrient-rich oceanic waters attract large schools of pelagic fish and a diverse range of invertebrates.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divesharkturtlewhaledrift dive

Marine Life

KingfishTrevallyBronze whaler sharkBlue maomaoDemoisellesMoray eelCrayfishNudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Remote offshore location with potential for depth, currents, and variable conditions.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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