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Blue Maomao Arch

Also known as: Blue Maomao Cave

Light falling through gaps in the roof creates the beams that made the arch famous among underwater photographers. Large schools of blue maomao and two-spot demoiselles hang inside, often in such numbers that divers are surrounded by them. The arch is shallow, roughly 8 to 15 m inside and deeper towards its eastern end, which gives long bottom times and makes it a favourite with snorkellers and freedivers as well. A large boulder sits in the middle, and the side walls are rich in hydroids, bryozoans, sponges and anemones. Seafriends describes it as an outstanding night dive.

Divesite facts

Categories
Arch, Cave
Typical depth range
8 to 20 m
Coordinates
-35.4885, 174.7403

Position on the map

Tags

arch cave blue maomao two spot demoiselles light beams stingrays night dive snorkelling

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