KT Mawar - Flic en Flac & West Coast

Motuwheteke Island, or Roberton Island as some know it, offers a solid dive, especially if you’re looking to explore a true New Zealand channel site. We tend to prefer the western side. Drop down among the kelp-covered boulders and you’ll often find snapper nosing around, sometimes quite large ones, along with schools of demoiselles and sweep flitting through the fronds. The sunlight filters down in dappled greens and golds here, a really unique feel. The real draw, though, is the chance to spot something bigger moving through the channel. We’ve had encounters with yellowtail kingfish here, powerful swimmers that glide past almost without a sound. It’s not a deep dive, typically maxing out around 20 metres, so you get decent bottom time. Visibility can vary, usually around 10-12 metres, but even on a slightly murkier day, the character of the site shines through. This spot suits divers who appreciate a natural, untamed reef and don't mind a bit of a current.

Location
Flic en Flac & West Coast, Mauritius, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-20.037900, 57.530800
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Balaclava Marine Park

Best Time to Dive in Flic en Flac & West Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Flic en Flac & West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • February: 28.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • March: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • April: 28.0°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • May: 28.0°C (air: 25.0°C)
  • June: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
  • July: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • August: 28.0°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • September: 28.0°C (air: 23.2°C)
  • October: 28.0°C (air: 24.3°C)
  • November: 28.0°C (air: 25.4°C)
  • December: 28.0°C (air: 26.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Flic en Flac & West Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to KT Mawar

Marine Life in Flic en Flac & West Coast

Home to 453 recorded species including 314 reef fish, 71 hard corals, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 12 sharks & rays, 11 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for KT Mawar

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories