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
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species: 60
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Spiny Lobster
5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 110
iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper
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Total number of species: 90
Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish
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Total number of species: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
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Total number of species: 130
AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 120
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Flounder
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Total number of species: 55
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Lobster
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Total number of species: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
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