Doctors Point

Otago, New Zealand

Depth

Visibility

- - -

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Doctors Point

Also known as Purakanui. Situated on the Northern Coast of Mitchies Crossing, this site is suitable for all level divers due to the calm and shallow waters. here you will find a beautiful rocky reef that starts in shallow waters and and drops to a sandy bottom no deeper than 15 meters where you will find abundant marine life and coral formations.

Doctors Point Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

— – —

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various
Moki
Crabs
Cray Fish
Eels
Snappers
Conger Eels
Groupers

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