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Best shore diving Dive Sites in the World

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Australia

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Underwater coral reef at North Bay, Lord Howe Island, near Ned's Beach
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Ned's Beach

Lord Howe Island · New South Wales · Australia

A sheltered beach on Lord Howe Island's east coast where the world's southernmost coral reef meets a crystal-clear lagoon, and fearless endemic fish swarm snorkelers and divers in water shallow enough for beginners.

Depth15m
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
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New Zealand

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Aramoana Mole

Dunedin · Otago · New Zealand

A historic harbour breakwater near Dunedin where tidal currents funnel nutrients into a surprisingly rich cold-water ecosystem featuring sea lions, blue cod, octopus, and dense invertebrate gardens on submerged stone walls.

Depth18m
Levelintermediate
Entryshore
Currentstrong
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Taiwan

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Longdong (Dragon Cave) Northeast Coast

Keelung · New Taipei City · Taiwan

Taiwan's most popular shore diving destination on the northeast coast, where volcanic rock formations create sheltered coves with rich temperate-subtropical marine life just an hour from Taipei.

Depth18m
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
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Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island)

Donggang · Pingtung County · Taiwan

A small coral island off southwestern Taiwan famous for one of the world's densest populations of green sea turtles, where snorkelers and divers encounter dozens of turtles grazing on shallow reefs in warm, clear water.

Depth20m
Levelbeginner
Entryshore
Currentmild
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