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or snorkel the... THE POOR KNIGHTS ISLANDS, TUTUKAKA NZ :: |
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marine reserve since 1981 this subtropical reef system presents a stunning diversity
of reef fish, pelagics, sponges, anemonies, nudibranchs and sea weeds. Jacques
Cousteau rated the area as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world! The diving is superb, with very good visibility 15-30 meters and rich marine life. With good photography. d |
"The Poor Knights are assuredly the diamond in the crown of New Zealand diving" The islands are bathed by a warm subtropical current and fish include tropical species such as spotted black groper, mosaic moray and Lord Howe coral fish, which are rarely found elsewhere in New Zealand waters. Reef fish include pink maomao, blue maomao, and two-spot demoiselle, kingfish, koheru and trevally are common. Experienced divers can find spectacular and challenging dives all around the islands. Almost 100 dive sites have been named. As there are excellent dive sites right around the islands there is almost always a calm sheltered place to anchor whatever the weather conditions. "An awesome array of archways, sea caves, bubble caves along with exceptional marine life making this location a must in every divers log. "
| As an extra Tutukaka has two ex naval ships sunk for the enjoyment of divers. Both these ships HMNZS Tui and HMNZS Waikato are placed within 5 minutes off Tutukaka heads. The Poor Knights Islands can be reached from Tutukaka Harbour, using any number of charter boats at operate from Tutukaka including;
Game
fishing - Standup or sit down gamefishing for single or multiday charters
targeting 3 species of marlin, tuna and the mighty broadbill swordfish. Season
Dec - May |
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