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Dive center page naming Russ's Revine and describing the swim-through, pinnacle, shelter, and reef life.
Russ' Ravine
Sheltered Coromandel boat dive with a deeper swim-through.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced5m - 28m
Local operator required
Boat access and the deeper cut-through make a local operator the practical default.
Boat-accessed Coromandel marine-reserve dive on the Mahurangi Island side; best on settled days and strongest for divers who are comfortable with a deeper feature.
About Russ' Ravine
Sheltered reef bay on the Mahurangi Island side of Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve, with a shallow pinnacled profile, a deeper swim-through, and plenty of reef life in the cracks and crevices.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the swim-through as an overhead feature and keep buoyancy tight. Stay aware of depth while following the deeper cut-through and leave room for a controlled ascent in the bay.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical default, and marine-reserve rules apply to all diving in the area.
Legal Notes
Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve rules apply: no fishing, no collecting or disturbing marine life or the seabed, no feeding fish, and boats must follow reserve speed and anchoring rules.
Where Is Russ' Ravine?
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Local Intel For Russ' Ravine
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive. Stay shallow in the bay for an easier profile, or use the deeper swim-through only when the sea is settled.
Wildlife at Russ' Ravine
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Russ' Ravine
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 3/5Moderate
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 12m
