Matapaua Bay
★★★★☆
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Sandy Bay in the middle, Shallow reefs on either side. Great for beginner divers or OW1 and 2. During summer the bay can have heavy boat traffic so be careful. SE is the worst wind and swell for the bay.
Rocky reef with standard nz kelp. Can be very silty and visibility is affected by the rain. Great interactions with Marine species
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Snapper
4
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
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S
O
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D
#2
Moray Eel
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Goatfish
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Spiny Lobster
3
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
#5
Stingrays
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Wrasse
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Eagle Ray
1
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Damselfish
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Flounder
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Lobster
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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