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 Akaroa

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Description:
60 km from Lyttelton, this side of the peninsula is free form silt and better diving. Reasonable diving at Magnet Bay, Tokoroa Bay, Tumbledown Bay and Te Oka Bay. Good diving under lighthouse, Damon's Bay to Flea Bay and Pompey's Pillar. Big crayfish. Vis to 15 metres.

Details:
 Nearest commercial airport: Christchurch
 Average watertemp: Min 10 - Max 20 oCelcius.
 Average visibility: 15 Horizontal metres
 Bottom composition: Sand, Corals, Rocks


  Marinelife in the area:
Species  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr   May  Jun  Jul  Aug   Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 
 Coastal fish & Reef Life
Kingfish, Kahawai, Leatherjacket, Moki, Blue Cod, Tarakihi, Butterfish, Snapper, Marblefish, Wrasse, Angelfish, Big Crayfish and many more.
 Hectors Dolphins
  Probability of encounter:  0%,   0 > 60%,   60 > 90%,   90 > 100%