SS Maori, wreck

★★★★☆ (101)

This wreck was a typical cargo vessel that wrecked due to thick fog. The maximum depth on the sand is 21m and depth averages at 13m. The wreck is fairly intact although some parts have worn over the years. The wreck starts of shallower and drops off as you follow the wreck out which creates a good multilevel dive.

Throughout the wreck crayfish can be seen in the crevices. surrounding the wreck is a bit of kelp which homes our local fish life. Nudis, shy sharks and Mola Mola can been seen as well.

Dive Activity

Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Octopus

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Moray Eel

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Sea Lion

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Ocean Sunfish

1 Sightings
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Fur Seal

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Spiny Lobster

4 Sightings
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Nudibranch

4 Sightings
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Elephant Seal

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Parrotfish

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Shrimp

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Scorpionfish

1 Sightings
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Damselfish

1 Sightings
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Flounder

1 Sightings
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Emperor

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Crab

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Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

1 Sightings
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Gurnards

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