Cod Hole

The signature Ribbon Reef 10 site. Potato cod here associate divers with food after decades of feeding, so encounters are close and reliable; the site is protected within the Marine Park.

Depth

5–25m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Resident potato cod up to ~2m and ~100kg that approach divers
Terraced coral with cleaning stations; reef sharks and Maori (humphead) wrasse
Current picks up on incoming tide; workable as a drift

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Ribbon Reefs dive sites - Cod Hole — Spirit of Freedom
Potato Cod: The Reef's Most Approachable Giant — ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.