

Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Cleaner Fish Bay at RikoRiko Cave offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, cave, and wall topography. Located 23 kilometres from shore, this site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility can fluctuate between 10 and 30 metres. The site requires boat access and is supported by local facilities including air fills, dive shops, and guided tours. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes. Hazards to be aware of include potential entanglement, variable visibility, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf.
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The wrasse at this site may follow divers throughout the dive, possibly looking for food.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The best months to visit are March and December.
Divers should be cautious of entanglement, low visibility, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf.
Diving at Cleaner Fish Bay in Poor Knights Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cleaner Fish Bay in Poor Knights Islands. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C.
Cleaner Fish Bay in Poor Knights Islands typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cleaner Fish Bay in Poor Knights Islands typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.