Blue MaoMao Arch
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Blue Maomao Arch is known as one of the best dive sites in New Zealand, and possibly the world. The arch is best dived later in the day with the afternoon sun illuminating the site. The Arch itself is at most 15m deep, however, the depth drops to 20m+ at the eastern end.
You can expect to see: countless Blue Maomao, hundreds of demoiselles, Wrasse, Kingfish, Inquisitive Snapper, and a seemingly endless amount of other fishes.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Snapper
45
Total Sightings
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#2
Stingrays
25
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
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#3
Scorpionfish
24
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#4
Moray Eel
22
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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N
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#5
Nudibranch
18
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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N
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#6
Wrasse
17
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#7
Goatfish
11
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
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#8
Damselfish
10
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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A
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N
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#9
Angelfish
9
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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N
D
#10
Eagle Ray
8
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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N
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