This dive site is located in a flooded volcanic crater, offering a unique freshwater diving experience right in Auckland. It features a steeply sloping bottom with submerged trees, making it an excellent and accessible location for deep dive training and spotting freshwater life.
Lake Pupuke - Pumphouse
Freshwater volcanic crater dive, popular for training and depth.
Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wall dive
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Sloping bottom allows easy depth control for all skill levels.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficcold watervariable visibilityentanglement
Current Strength:
Mild
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