Motiti Island - Taioma Wreck Suggest edit

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30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to MarchBest months

20.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Taioma is a former tugboat deliberately sunk off Motiti Island in 2000 as an artificial reef.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–24.0 °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:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best light conditions are during midday; focus on the wreck and surrounding marine life.

Location

Underwater Moments at Motiti Island - Taioma Wreck

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