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.

Green Island, located off Cathedral Cove, is a diverse marine site featuring a combination of reef, cave, wall, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore drop-offs ranging from 10 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is strictly by boat, as the site lies 8 kilometres from the shore. Conditions vary, with moderate currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. Hazards include surge, strong currents, and potential entanglement. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, green moray, long-nosed fur seal, eagle ray, common Sydney octopus, scorpionfish, snake eel, pink snapper, tube worm, crab, goatfish, sea hare, and sea star.

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.

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.

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.

The Bookcase at Cathedral Cove is a wall and reef dive featuring a straight wall that drops to a sandy bottom. Divers can typically circumnavigate the rock formation in a single dive. The topography includes long cracks and crevices along the perimeter, with interesting rock formations located around the inside corner. Depths range from 5 to 25 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and potential surge, particularly on the corner closest to Great Mercury. Visibility at the site varies between 10 and 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 15C to 22C throughout the year.

Otama Beach, located near Cathedral Cove, features a white-sand shoreline with rocky outcrops and tide pools at its western end. This site offers shallow reef systems that are accessible from the shore, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally calm, though snorkellers should be aware of potential surf and the presence of sharks in the area. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 22C throughout the year. Toilets are available for visitor use at the beach. This site provides a straightforward snorkelling experience for those looking to explore coastal reef formations in the Coromandel region.

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.