Maomao Arch
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Tutukaka, New Zealand
Best timeDecember to April
Water temp16-22°C / 61-72°F
Visibility10-25m / 33-82ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth25 m
Avg depth15 m
Nearest airportWRE
ArchwaySchooling fishMaomao
Scuba
Maomao Arch is a massive underwater archway, named for the enormous school of blue maomao fish that often congregates here, creating a swirling blue vortex. Swimming through the arch and the school of fish is a classic Poor Knights experience.
Features
A huge underwater arch that is home to a massive school of blue maomao. The dive often involves swimming through the arch while being completely surrounded by fish. The walls of the arch are covered in colorful anemones.
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