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Putahaha Island
Overview
Description
At the northern side of the entrance to Deep Water Cove – the home of the Canterbury Wreck - is an island called Putahataha Island. This small island offers a range different dive environments from shallow plateaus to walls to caverns. This variety of dive topography offers habitats to a host of different fish including friendly Scorpionfish, Red Moki, Leatherjackets and Wrasses who follow divers around the site often coming within arm’s reach, frequently with inquisitive friendliness.
Location -35.19140, 174.29228Get Directions
Dive Types
Wreck
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Dive computer, Gloves, Hood, Torch, Wetsuit
Entry
Boat
Common SightingsSnapper, Scorpionfish, Goatfish, Moray eel, Crayfish, Kingfish, Wrasse, Blue MaoMao
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth 82 feet / 25 meters
Entry
BoatShore/Beach
Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth 82 feet / 25 meters
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