Diving and Snorkelling

Diving and Snorkelling are great activities within the Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve. Note that the waters around Motukaroro / Passage Island have strong tidal currents and back eddies. Experience and local knowledge is recommended for your safety and enjoyment.

A visit to Tutakaka / The Poor Knights is ranked 10 in the AA’s 101 Must Do’s for Kiwis. It is within easy reach of any of the Whangarei Heads accommodation listed.

The world-class diving area just north of the Whangarei Heads, at the Poor Knights Islands was named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the world's top 10 dive locations. The islands are a marine reserve below water and a wildlife reserve above water located 23km off the coast of Tutukaka. The best known tour organizer is Dive Tutukaka