Cape Saunders

Otago, New Zealand

Depth

33m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Cape Saunders

Here you will have one of the most prolific dive experiences in all New Zealand. This site is made up of cliffs, boulders, rock formations, overhangs, cracks, crevices, caves, walls and a spectacular reef system. Due to the depth and strong currents, this dive is suitable for advanced level divers only. Abundant corals and a great display of marine life.

Cape Saunders Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other, Wall, Drift, Cave, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

33m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 33%

O₂

Marine Life

John Dory
Trevally
Jacks
Eels
Various
Seal
Cray Fish
Snappers
Groupers

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

Dive Operators near Cape Saunders

Dive Otago
17.81km

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