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Okorotere-specific dive-site page used for shelter, depth, reef composition, and Hahei boat access.
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Local operator required
Hahei boat logistics and marine-reserve rules make a local operator the practical way to dive the site.
Boat-access marine reserve dive with sheltered reef terrain, easy Hahei logistics, and temperate fish and sponge life.
About Okorotere Island
Okorotere Island is a sheltered marine-reserve dive off Hahei with rocky wall and boulder terrain, shallow reef structure, and temperate life on the rocks. It suits divers who want an easy boat day with fish, sponges, kelp, and calm reserve-water scenery.
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Research Estimate At Okorotere Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Okorotere Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Okorotere Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
PADI lists a 20m maximum and says the dive stays shallower close to the island, while Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel describes Okorotere Island as sheltered with a max depth around 18m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer summer windows usually easiest.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered reserve water, rocky boulder terrain, and temperate fish and sponge life with the calmest feel on settled days.
Safety & Access At Okorotere Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tidy over the rocks and sponges, and follow the reserve briefing so you do not brush the bottom or marine life.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as a guided boat dive from Hahei; the island itself has no walk-in public dive facilities.
Legal Notes
Follow DOC marine-reserve rules: no fishing, no taking or disturbing marine life, no removing seafloor material, and observe boat-speed limits near shore.
Local Intel For Okorotere Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive with easy reserve logistics, shallow rock-and-boulder structure, and room for relaxed photography and buoyancy work.
Freediving
Only for confident local guidance and calm conditions; the site is primarily a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is better in the reserve's shallower calm-water areas than on the main dive line; check the operator before planning a snorkel-only visit.
Recent Logged Visits At Okorotere Island
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Okorotere Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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