Official tourism context for diving in New Caledonia's lagoon.
Reef-edge wreck site with arches, caves, and a steep drop-off.
Reef-edge wreck site with arches, caves, and a steep drop-off.
This site sits at the base of a wreck that is stranded on the reef (the wreck itself is not underwater). It features a reef plateau around 10 m with multiple passages, arches, and cave-like formations. Beyond the shallows, a steep drop-off continues down to about 70 m. The area is sensitive to swell.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 70m
Depth Note
Reef plateau is over 10 m, then a drop-off descending to 70 m.
Typical Conditions
Very sensitive to swell, with a shallow plateau and a steep outer drop-off.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Site is sensitive to swell. Includes arches/caves and a deep drop-off; appropriate planning and training are important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Nouméa; best for experienced divers comfortable with swell and deeper profiles.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for deep profiles with optional exploration of arches and cave-like features on the plateau.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; it is better suited to planned profiles and confident boat access.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the highlight is the reef-edge structure rather than shallow sheltered water.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism context for diving in New Caledonia's lagoon.
Independent site page confirming the wreck-resting-on-reef profile.
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