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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Bay of Plenty Region

The top 3 dive and snorkel sites in Bay of Plenty Region, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Bay of Plenty Region guide

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White Island

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

White Island is a sub tropical dive site with temperatures ranging from 15 - 22c winter - summer. A multitude of dive types including, reef, wall, cave, drift are all possible with the best of New Zealands marine animals for viewing. White Island is an Active marine volcano situated in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Situated 50kms from Whakatane access is usually by fast day boat 1.5 hours or by extended trips on live a board charter vessels.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Lazens Reef

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

Pinnicle rising from 400 meters, home to huge Yellowtail kingfish, blue maomao, giant rays. Situated between White Island and the Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Volkner Rocks Marine reserve

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

The Volkner Rocks is a Marine reserve and great diving. Hosts the Diadema Starfish Dive site access need to be via boat from Whakatane

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Bay of Plenty Region: numbered map of the top 3 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
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Bay of Plenty Region diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Bay of Plenty Region for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 3 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.