Dead-End Cave

Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

Depth

10m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Dead-End Cave

Easy entry over several rocks brings you to one of the most relaxing cave dives on Goat Island. This cave is mysterious and hides a large variety of marine life and corals. Here you will also find loads of cats eye snails. On high tide you can drift up and down in this cave's tunnel. A very exciting dive suitable for divers of all levels. Visibility gets limited the deeper you go into the cave.

Dead-End Cave Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Cave, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

3m – 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Various
Lunella smaragda
Lobsters
Eels
Groupers

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