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Joneses Bay
Dive Site Location Tawharanui, Northland, New Zealand
Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m
Average Viz: 31-35ft/9-11m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something

Rating: 3.00 by 2 divers
Spring: 61-65°F/16-18°C
Summer: 66-70°F/19-21°C
Fall: 61-65°F/16-18°C
Winter: 56-60°F/13-16°C
Ghostsharknz
MarkGL
Joneses Bay is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located in Tawharanui, Northland, New Zealand. This dive site has an average rating of 3.00 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 81-90ft/25-27m. The average visibility is 31-35ft/9-11m.

A Well known scallop dive.
Remember to check that the scallop season is open.
Dive only on slack tide. If you get into the current its a hard swim with a bag full of scallops.

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Comments
MarkGL - 3/16/2012 1:41 AM
Rating Added: 3
Dived here for scallops after a cray dive further out off the penninsula.
Good sized scallops.
Ghostsharknz - 12/22/2011 8:58 PM
Rating Added: 3
Has the "New Zealand experience" amenities. There is fresh water, a place to park and the Auckland Regional Park Tawharanui next door.