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Blackheads

Blackheads

Otago, New Zealand

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Blackheads

A site well known for its large amounts of basalt coloums, boulders and a beautiful rock scattered underwater landscape. Here you will have a easy entry that gradually slopes to a depth of 18 meters where you will find a spectacular reef along with these splendid underwater features. Abundant marine and coral life to be seen and explored.

Blackheads Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O2
Marine Life

  • Lobsters
  • Snappers
  • King Fish
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Various
  • Trevally
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