Rocky Bay is a marine reef site located at Cathedral Cove in New Zealand. The site features a shallow reef environment with an average depth of 6 metres. Conditions at this location vary throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 15C in the winter months to 22C during the peak of summer. Due to the shallow nature of the reef, this site is suitable for beginner divers. Access to the water is typically managed via boat from the surrounding Coromandel region. As a shallow reef, it provides a straightforward diving experience for those looking to explore the coastal topography of the North Island.

Stanley Island, located near Cathedral Cove, offers a shallow marine dive experience with a depth of approximately 7 metres. The site is subject to variable conditions, and divers should be aware of the presence of strong currents in the area. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 15C in the winter months to 22C during the peak of summer. Due to the nature of the currents, this site is best suited for divers who are comfortable managing changing water movement. Access to the site is typically by boat from the surrounding Coromandel region.

Peachgrove Bay, located near Cathedral Cove, features reefs at both ends of the bay. This marine site is accessible only by boat, situated 8 kilometres from the shore. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 2 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility fluctuating between 4 and 20 metres. The water temperature varies seasonally from 15C to 22C. Suitable for beginners, the site offers a typical dive duration of 50 minutes. As a reef environment, it provides a habitat for general marine life, though specific species are not recorded for this location.

Never Fail is a reef and pinnacle site located at Cathedral Cove, New Zealand. This site is suited for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents. The topography consists of a reef and pinnacle structure with an average depth of 15 metres. Access to the site is by boat only. Divers should be prepared for variable conditions and exercise caution regarding the strong currents present in this area. No specific marine life data is available for this location.

Coralie Bay, located near Cathedral Cove, features extensive kelp forest and reef systems interspersed with white sand patches. This marine site is accessible only by boat, situated 8000 metres from the shore. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average of 20 metres. Conditions are variable, with mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and offers a 5/5 rating for snorkelling. Species recorded around this area include long-nosed fur seals, common Sydney octopus, eagle rays, wrasses, clown doris, snake eels, sea hares, sea stars, pink snapper, tube worms, crabs, goatfish, deepwater burrfish, and blue maomao.

Old Man Rock, located off Cathedral Cove, offers a combination of open reef and cave diving. The site features depths between 15 and 30 metres with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Divers encounter an overhead environment within the cave sections, which requires precise buoyancy control and careful air management. Due to the depth and the nature of the terrain, this site is suited for intermediate divers with an Advanced Open Water certification. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware of potential surface chop that can affect re-boarding. A torch is recommended for navigating the cave sections.

Whale Rock at Cathedral Cove is an exposed dive site featuring sloping walls, cracks, and crevices. The eastern side consists of covered ridges descending to 45 metres, while the western side features a steep wall dropping to between 20 and 25 metres. Due to strong currents and potential surf, this site is suitable for advanced divers only. Divers should avoid the area during prevailing winds exceeding 15 knots or swells over 1 metre. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blue maomao, pink snapper, and southern rock lobster. Navigation is straightforward using natural features.

Danger Rocks at Cathedral Cove is a complex marine site featuring a reef that drops to 30 metres, alongside pinnacles, canyons, and walls. The topography includes large valleys with sandy bottoms, deep cracks along the walls, and numerous swim-throughs. Flat-topped rocks are covered in kelp and seaweed. The site reaches depths between 8 and 56 metres, with an average of 10 metres. Access is by boat only, and conditions involve variable currents and potential surge. Divers should be aware of sea urchins. This site is suited for intermediate divers.