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Echuca Patch & the Der Yang

Echuca Patch & the Der Yang

Kavieng And New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Echuca Patch & the Der Yang

Echuca Patch lies 2km from the entrance to Kavieng Harbour. The reef rises from 50 m and reaches up to 15. At 30 m along the northern end lies Der Yang wreck. 40-meter vis is a given in the area- you need two dives to enjoy this one.

Echuca Patch & the Der Yang Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 23%

O2
Marine Life

  • Dogtooth Tuna
  • Queensland Groper
  • Baracuda
  • Eagle Rays
  • Trevally
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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