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NBM Dive Site Resource

Bowling Alley

Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Boulder-and-reef terrain near Cape Brett with routes from shallow water into recreational depths.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive through a current Bay of Islands operator; exact site and route are weather-dependent. No database boat relationship was inferred.
ExperienceOpen-water certified; experience matched to conditions.
Maximum depthApproximately 5–25 m.
Best seasonDived year-round when sea state and operator schedules permit.
VisibilityCommonly variable from about 8–25 m; weather, plankton and swell can reduce visibility.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-35.20400, 174.32100
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Boulder-and-reef terrain near Cape Brett with routes from shallow water into recreational depths.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Reconfirm sea state, current, certification, overhead/depth limits and emergency plan with the operating dive centre.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Surge, current, boulder entrapment, cold water and boat traffic.

At the site

Facilities and support

Paihia and Bay of Islands operators provide guided boats, cylinders, weights and safety equipment; evacuation from outer Cape Brett can be delayed.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.