Dive-site story
Filling the caldera of a massive ancient volcano, this vast inland body of water offers unique altitude and freshwater diving. Submerged volcanic boulders, steep rock faces, and underwater geothermal vents provide unexpected underwater landscapes where divers can feel thermal plumes rising through the lake floor.
Submerged geothermal vents emitting warm water and bubbling through the silt
Volcanic topography featuring large pumice formations and drop-offs
Freshwater biodiversity including native crayfish and introduced trout
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer warmer upper water layers and comfortable surface intervals.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown TroutSalmo trutta | Common | ||||||||||||
| New Zealand Freshwater Crayfish (Kōura)Paranephrops planifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common BullyGobiomorphus cotidianus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Freshwater Mussel (Kākahi)Echyridella menziesii | Common |
Marine forecast
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