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Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve

Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve

Bay Of Plenty, 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 Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve

A well known dive site on Karewa Island is the Volkner Marine Reserve. This site is well known to be home to the very rare Diadema Star Fish. Start your dive in shallow water and gradually make your way down to a maximum depth of 20 meters where you can explore the amazing, surrounding marine life and corals. Excellent underwater environment with great photo opportunities.

Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Other, Rock, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life

  • Sharks
  • Wrasse
  • Groupers
  • Snappers
  • Diadema Star Fish
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Various
  • King Fish
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