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Access is by boat only here. A rocky kelpy shore line that slopes away to around 12m+ to the sand line. Some cool pinnacles and swim throughs can be found in the area. As you go further away from shore and follow the sand line to the 30m mark you will find some more spectacular pinnacles.
Snapper, Moki species, Parore, Goatfish, Kingfish, John Dory, Stingrays, small numbers of Crayfish and many other invertebrates can be found above and amongst the kelp and on the sand.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
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Total number of species: 25
Eagle Ray
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Total number of species: 110
Snapper
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Total number of species: 40
Jackfish
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Total number of species: 130
Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 55
Lobster
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Total number of species: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 60
Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 40
Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 90
Goatfish
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Total number of species: 60
Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 125