Erik’s Encounter

Twenty min boat ride west of Papatura lies G spot. This site is a bommie at 5 meters down to 30+ meters. This site is exposed so experiences large swell and current. When rough it can be hard to spot so is best on a sunny day.

Twenty mins West of Papatura lies Rolly’s Reef. This over hanging wall is easier dived as you drift either way with the current. It is best in the morning as sun then beams onto it otherwise shady in the later on in the day. This site can experience large swell if wind is blowing towards it.

Twenty minutes to the west of Papatura lies Anchovies from five to twenty five meters. Anchovies has an inner wall dive area that is sheltered from large swell and an outer wall which is larger but can experience large swell. This site experiences bi-directional currents which are tidal influenced.

Ten minutes to the west of Papatura lies Outer Dolphin Wall, an expansive wall stretching approximately 500 meters in length. The depth ranges 5 meters to 30 meters deep. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements. This site exposed to the open ocean so can have large swell.

Five minutes to the west of Paptura lies Dolphin Wall, stretching approximately 300 meters in length. The depth ranges from 5 meters to 30 meters deep. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements. This site is semi sheltered from large swell due to the angle but is exposed to wind.

Just off Papatura Ite, a long reef stretches out from the Island with beautiful coral. Max depth is around 17 metres so perfect for new divers and beginners. This can be 2 separate dives both having a unique diving experience

The left of Papatura shore, underneath the pontoon is little reef system, Kid Reef. Great for learning and assessing buoyancy before heading out to deeper dives. Max depth at Kid reef is 16 meters. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements.

Straight off the shore of Papatura to the right is Papatura point. This site is a long spacious reefs ranging from 5 meters deep to 18 meters. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements. Can be murky if lots of rain fall has occurred.

Shore dive to the sandy bottom area in front of Papatura. This site is five to eight meters deep. It is used as a training (pool like) site for new divers. Very protected, can be used all the time.

In view of Papatura, two minute boat ride away lies a bommie reef. Grandma’s garden starts at three meters down to twenty meters. Snorkelers can tag along as the reef has lots of life in the three meter area. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements and sheltered from winds.