Amédée Island
Amedee Island is ranked second on the list of the best places for scuba diving in New Caledonia. This place is about 24 kilometers from Noumea, the capital city of New Caledonia. There are ten dive sites to discover within 20 minutes of the island. The Dieppoise and Toho 5 shipwrecks are two of the greatest. The Dieppoise, a French battleship sunk in 1988, is home to barracudas and nudibranchs. The ship's interior, complete with dining tables and seats, is visible, and you can swim through the pilothouse. The Japanese longliner Toho 5, sunk in 2000, is already home to groupers and jacks. The Dieppoise and Toho 5 are both 85 feet deep (26 m).
The island is well-known for its stunning blue seas and sea snakes. The island also boasts a well-known iron lighthouse called 'The Amedee Lighthouse.' The marine life was magnificent and plentiful. Sharks and other huge fish are drawn to frigid temperatures. There are also little fishes on the site, such as clownfish. The areas are also well-known for their large marine life, which includes grey nurse sharks and manta rays.
The water is chilly, and the diver will need a wet suit. The vision is excellent, ranging from 15 to 30 meters. The optimum time to dive at this location is from October to April when the water temperature is quite warm. However, diving can be done with a thicker wet suit in the remaining months of May to September.
Location: Noumea, New Caledonia
