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Rat Rock

Rat Rock

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Rat Rock

This site was named after the large amounts of schooling Rat Fish to be found here. This site has very unpredictable currents and swells and diving here is only advised when there are no swells. On a good day, this is a great dive, suitable for all level divers. Abundant marine and coral life to be seen.

Rat Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life

  • Snappers
  • King Fish
  • Various
  • John Dory
  • Lobsters
  • Rat Fish
  • Conger Eels
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