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Dive Spot Guide•
The Dog
Advanced current-swept wall drift with schooling fish action.
Boat-only Bay of Islands drift dive for experienced scuba divers, combining a steep wall, strong current, and pelagic fish life in an exposed offshore setting.
About The Dog
The Dog is an advanced Bay of Islands drift along the western side of an island where current pushes divers beside a steep, colourful wall. The site is known for gorgonian-covered rock, a black coral tree near the deeper section, and fast-moving schooling fish that stack up in the flow. It is a committing dive that rewards confident drift procedures, sharp buoyancy control, and comfort in blue water while watching for pelagics and the occasional shark moving through the current line.
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Research Estimate At The Dog
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is The Dog?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Dog Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 40m
Depth Note
Key features are described near the bottom of the wall at 30–40 m.
Best Season
Dived year-round in suitable weather; visibility is often good across the Bay of Islands, with occasional blue-water periods in late summer and steadier cooler-season diving windows.
Typical Conditions
Strong current; drift dive along a wall.
Safety & Access At The Dog
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Strong current and depth make this site suitable for advanced divers and above.
Access Restrictions
Access is by boat only and depends on suitable weather, sea state, and skipper judgment for an exposed drift site.
Local Intel For The Dog
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A drift dive along a wall with key features around 30–40 m; recommended for advanced divers and above due to depth and current.
Recent Logged Visits At The Dog
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Dog
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
