Popular site, shark sightings, coral gardens, and fish-rich channels.
Johnny's Gorge is a deep boat dive off Havelock.
Johnny's Gorge is a deep boat dive off Havelock.
Johnny's Gorge is a signature Havelock dive with a deep reef-gorge profile, gorgonians, and soft-coral walls that pull fish into the channels. It is run by boat for advanced divers and is known for sharks, rays, and big schooling fish. Plan it as a current-aware deep dive with a long transfer, a solid guide, and a calm window if you want the outer reef to feel settled.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Depth is described as around 10–30 m.
Best Season
Late October to March, when the weather is drier and steadier.
Typical Conditions
Deep coral reef with gorgonians, soft corals, channels, and current that is usually light to mild but can pick up.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat Johnny's Gorge as a deep, current-sensitive dive; advanced certification and a guide are appropriate, and beginners should not use it as a first deep site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with advanced-level certification expected.
Legal Notes
Some operators require advanced-level or deep-dive certification for this site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is done across a depth range of roughly 10–30 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and current make it a scuba-only site.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling; this is a scuba-only site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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.
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Research Sources
Popular site, shark sightings, coral gardens, and fish-rich channels.
Strong-current signal and dense schooling fish on the east side of Havelock.
Boat transfer, advanced certification, coral, marine life, visibility, current, and season.
Gorge depth profile, coral walls, marine life, and nearby dive-center support.
Signature-site reputation and operator density on Havelock.
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