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Pania Reef

Pania Reef

Hawke`S Bay, New Zealand

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Pania Reef

A 1.5 mile long series of rocky outcrops, marked by a cardinal buoy at each end, runs NE starting a mile out of Napier yacht harbour. The reef rises about 10m from the surrounding seabed at 15m, and is split by sandy gullies. The vis was about 10m, and there was plenty of life - mussels (no-take on scuba in NZ), anemones, and fish including blue cod, red moki, and conger. There was a slight swell, but no current (at HW -0200). Our expectations of Napier diving had been low, but this was a surprisingly pleasant dive.

Pania Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Conger Eel
  • Red Moki
  • Blue Cod
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