Trip report describing Million Dollar Point as an easy shore dive with lots of fish and a short shore approach.
WWII dump site turned artificial reef
WWII dump site turned artificial reef
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Million Dollar Point is a shore dive in front of Million Dollar Beach where WWII equipment was dumped and has since become an artificial reef. The site is more about drifting past bulldozers, trucks, and other hardware than chasing a natural coral garden, but the wreckage now holds fish and coral. It is a relaxed history dive with a broad field of old metal and a real choice between shallow sightseeing and deeper inspection.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Most divers stay in the 10-30 m range, with some deeper technical sections beyond that.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer water giving the most comfortable dive.
Typical Conditions
Shore-access artificial reef with a shallow relic field, a mild current, and 20-30 m visibility on ordinary days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a relaxed relic dive, but keep depth and rusted wreck edges in mind.
Access Restrictions
Use calm conditions for easier shore entry and exit.
Legal Notes
Respect local heritage rules and do not remove relics.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic shore relic dive with plenty of metal structure to inspect and a broad depth range.
Snorkeling
The shallow fringe can work for snorkeling on calm days, but the best relic structure sits deeper.
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
Trip report describing Million Dollar Point as an easy shore dive with lots of fish and a short shore approach.
Dive atlas excerpt describing Million Dollar Point as a historian’s paradise with 20-30 m visibility and slight current.
Visitor reviews describing the wreckage field, coral growth, and fish life on the site.
Official tourism guide placing Million Dollar Point among Santo’s technical dive sites.
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