

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Magic Wall at RikoRiko Cave is a wall and reef dive site located in the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand. The site features a wall that descends to a sandy bottom at 18 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers encounter a variety of marine life including wrasses, scorpionfish, and nudibranchs such as the Clown Doris and Blue-spotted Wrinkle Dorid. Other species recorded here include Mosaic Moray, Smooth Ray, Green Moray, Eagle Ray, Pufferfish, Kingfish, Pink Maomao, Blue Maomao, Banded Coral Shrimp, and Southern Rock Lobster. Access is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 16C and 21C.
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Carry multiple underwater torches as cave systems require constant illumination beyond natural light penetration zones.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-21°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Feb, May
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and scorpionfish. Other species recorded at the site include Mosaic Moray, Smooth Ray, Green Moray, Eagle Ray, Pufferfish, Kingfish, Pink Maomao, Blue Maomao, Banded Coral Shrimp, Southern Rock Lobster, and nudibranchs like the Clown Doris.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Magic Wall is a boat-only dive site located 23 kilometres from the shore.
The best months to visit Magic Wall are February and May.
Diving at Magic Wall in North Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Magic Wall in North Island. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C.
Magic Wall in North Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Magic Wall in North Island typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.