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Alderman Islands

Alderman Islands

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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11m - 33m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Alderman Islands

12 km offshore Tairua. Deep, scenic protected islands, abundant marine life. Great shallow dives. Wall dives. A number of pinnacle dives with game fish. Dogger Reef rises to 15m, Sugar Rocks, Tairua Reef - 22m offshore. Black coral. Visibility 9 - 46m

Alderman Islands Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

11m 33m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life

No marine life details available.

Weather Conditions

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