Fairchild Reef

★★★★☆ (7)

Best dived with no wind or easterly swell. Visibility often poor. Be aware of large amount of boat traffic in summer. Depth ranges between 5-22 meters.

Large area of kelp covered reef with gutters and holes. Occasionally large nests of crayfish on the reef. Schools of small fish over the reef and kingfish common in summer.

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NEW ZEALAND DIVING

NEW ZEALAND DIVING

Unit 2, 9/23 Morrison Drive, 0910 Warkworth, New Zealand

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