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Sunshine Bay

Sunshine Bay Boat Ramp, situated within Lake Whakatipu in New Zealand, offers an exceptional diving experience. This dive site features a fault line with striking terraced cliff faces that descend to incredible depths, perfect for advanced and expert divers. The geological foundations of Sunshine Bay create a captivating freshwater wall dive, showcasing interesting formations.

Divers exploring Sunshine Bay will encounter freshwater sponges adorning the walls and freshwater mussels resting on the lake bed. Native freshwater Tripplefins, Trout, and Long Finned Eels may also grace the divers with their presence, making this site even more enthralling.

With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 14m, divers can fully appreciate the remarkable underwater landscape offered by Sunshine Bay. Nestled near the Glenorchy Queenstown Road in Fernhill, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure.

Last updated: 2 yr. ago - Oct 3, 2023

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.
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Dive Site Overview of Sunshine Bay

Depth:14m
Visibility: 0m - 19m
Experience level:
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