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Te Ruahine Point Dive Site, New Zealand

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Diving Overview for Te Ruahine Point

Te Ruahine Point has a maximum diving depth of around 25 m / 82 ft and is suitable for all divers. The average visibility is 10-20 metres and access to the dive site is by boat.

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This dive site is close to Akaroa Harbour and drops down onto rocky reef patches where you can find sponges, sea stars, nudibranchs, butterfish, wrasse and moki. During summer months look out for passing Hectors Dolphins.

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Depth: 25 m / 82 ft
Type: Reef, Wall
Access: Boat
For: All divers
Latitude: -43.88822
Longitude: 172.969458

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