This dive site offers a vibrant underwater spectacle, particularly known for its abundant colorful jewel anemones. Specifically, you'll find a rich population of Blue maomao, demoiselles, and red moki anemones. It’s also an excellent location for observing various nudibranch species, including apricot and clown varieties. The area is teeming with marine life, making it a rewarding experience for divers of all levels.
Spectacle Reef
Vibrant reef known for its colourful jewel anemones.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Cathedral Cove Dive Ltd
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Blue Maomao
Snowflake Moray
Sponge
Damselfish
Bushy-Backed Nudibranch
Crayfish
Red Moki
Pelagic Fish
Jewel Anemone
Nudibranch- SStringray
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow maximum depth and generally calm conditions make it suitable.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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