Five Mile Bay

Five Mile Bay Dive Site in New Zealand offers convenient amenities such as ample parking, onsite toilets, and a grass area for setting up equipment. Divers will appreciate the ease of entry from the sandy shore, extending 50 meters offshore before descending into a gentle slope reaching depths of 27 meters or more. Visibility generally reaches 12 meters, providing clear waters on the sandy area, although some silt can be found near the drop-off.

Dive conditions at Five Mile Bay are influenced by wind direction, with exposure to most wind directions making the site potentially choppy during high winds. Optimal wind conditions for diving are when winds are less than 8 knots and offshore in the easterly direction.

With a maximum depth of 10 meters, Five Mile Bay is suitable for beginner divers. Located in the Taupo District of the scenic Waikato region in New Zealand, this dive site offers a great opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this beautiful country.