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Travel guide noting the hydravion and goélette near Faa'a Aquarium and the clear-water fish-rich setting.
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Hydravion et Goelett
Lagoon wreck dive with a seaplane and schooner.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Wreck
Local operator required
Boat access and wreck logistics are easiest with a local Tahiti dive operator.
Boat-access wrecks on a sandy lagoon bottom near Faa'a.
About Hydravion et Goelett
Hydravion et Goélette is a lagoon wreck dive near Faa'a that pairs a Catalina seaplane with the schooner Orohena on a sandy bottom. The site is about wreck shapes, fish shelter, and easy boat-access exploration rather than current or coral complexity.
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Research Estimate At Hydravion et Goelett
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Hydravion et Goelett?
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Hydravion et Goelett Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the lagoon wrecks between 6 and 21 m, with the goélette separately noted at 20-25 m.
Typical Conditions
Calm lagoon wreck diving with a sandy bottom and clear water near Faa'a.
Safety & Access At Hydravion et Goelett
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and comfortable buoyancy around wrecks are the practical default.
Legal Notes
No special public legal restriction surfaced.
Local Intel For Hydravion et Goelett
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Wreck diving on the Catalina PBY-5A and the schooner Orohena, with depths around 20–25 m.
Freedive
Not a freedive target; the wrecks sit at scuba depths in the lagoon.
Snorkel
Not a casual snorkel site because the wrecks lie below the surface.
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Exposure Profile at Hydravion et Goelett
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Hydravion et Goelett Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Hydravion et Goelett Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
temoanadiving.com · Operator
Te Moana archipelago page that gives the wreck depths and the rich fauna/flora description.
www.manawa.com · Operator
Exploration dive page with boat access and the average visibility guidance for Tahiti dives.
www.tahititourisme.ch · Official
Tahiti Tourisme article about wreck diving in Faa'a and the Aquarium.
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