ARMY BAY

Spiny Seastar
East Army Bay, Whangaparaoa Peninsula 
Depth: 5-12m (shore dive)
Follow the rocky platform out on east side of boat ramp. Occasional scallops on sand plus a few snapper, the odd stingray and lots of small fish. An old wooden cabin boat lies on its side near the rocks at the east side of the bay. Small fish, anemones and other invertebrate life on the shaded rock walls.