Northern Arch Suggest edit

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40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Northern Arch features a large underwater arch at the Poor Knights Islands, with the arch roof at 12 m and the seabed at 40 m, attracting schooling fish and pelagics.

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): 14.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the arch.

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