Joeys’ Maze - Bay of Islands

An hour's boat ride from Soul Scuba Divers, the trip out to Mayhem often starts with dolphins and pilot whales putting on a show. The reef itself kicks off shallow, around 5-7 meters, before sloping down to a maximum advised depth of 23 meters. Keep an eye out for wobbegongs tucked under ledges, and we’ve seen white tip and black tip reef sharks cruising past. Large schools of fusiliers, jacks, and barracuda often gather here, and the chocolate chip sea stars are usually easy to spot on the sandy patches. Mayhem's a solid mid-range dive, good for divers who appreciate a consistent reef with reliable big fish action without needing extreme depths.

Location
Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Australasia
Coordinates
-35.327000, 174.375600
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Tamateatai Point

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Marine Life in Bay of Islands

Home to 172 recorded species including 100 reef fish, 22 sharks & rays, 11 whales & dolphins, 10 other, 6 crabs & lobsters, 4 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species