Blue Maomao Arch Suggest edit

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18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Blue Maomao Arch features a natural underwater arch at the Poor Knights Islands, where divers frequently encounter large schools of blue maomao fish.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lens recommended for capturing arches and schools of fish.

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