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Cathedral Cove

Cave/Rocky reef
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterNovember-April
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A limestone arch formation famous from film appearances, with temperate rocky reefs around it.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

A limestone arch formation famous from film appearances, with temperate rocky reefs around it.

Location

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Cathedral Cove: 10 documented species

Ecosystem

ReefCave / cenote

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Same country: New Zealand

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Water temperature

19 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

November-April

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

45 USD / dive

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Best season
November-April
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
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Same country: New Zealand

New Zealand · Coromandel Peninsula
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