This dive site is a sheltered bay featuring extensive rocky reefs and lush kelp forests. Divers can explore varied topography with boulders, cracks, and crevices that provide habitat for a rich variety of temperate marine life. It is an excellent site for photographers and those new to New Zealand's coastal diving.
Jones Bay
Sheltered rocky reef dive with interesting underwater topography.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by Auckland Scuba
Plan Your Visit
rocky reefkelp forestmacro photographybeginner friendlyboat dive
Marine Life
Snapper
Blue Cod
Nudibranch
Lobster
Leatherjacket
Common Triplefin
Short-Tail Stingray
Kelpfish
Southern Eagle Ray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Sheltered conditions and moderate depth make it suitable for all.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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