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Doctors Point

Doctors Point

Otago, New Zealand

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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

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Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Various
  • Moki
  • Crabs
  • Cray Fish
  • Eels
  • Snappers
  • Conger Eels
  • Groupers
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