Red Baron Caves Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Red Baron Caves is a renowned dive site located in the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand. This site features stunning underwater caves and unique marine life, making it a popular destination for divers.

Divers can explore a series of underwater caves filled with vibrant marine life and interesting rock formations. The site offers opportunities to see schools of fish, anemones, and other marine species.

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: Yes
Diving permits are required for the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
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Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

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Best lighting for photography is during midday; use wide-angle lenses for cave shots.

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