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NBM Dive Site Resource

Poor Knights Islands

Tutukaka, Northland, New Zealand

Broad destination profile for the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve; exact named sub-sites are catalogued separately.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided charter from Tutukaka through current operators; individual site choice depends on weather and diver experience.
ExperienceAll certified levels across operator-selected sub-sites; advanced training required for deep or overhead routes.
Maximum depthVaries by named sub-site from shallow nursery coves to technical walls beyond 40 m.
Best seasonYear-round when sea state and operator schedules permit.
VisibilityOften 10–25 m; plankton, weather and swell can reduce visibility.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-35.47000, 174.74000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Large protected volcanic island group with arches, caves, walls and diverse subtropical reef life.

Dive-area module

Area coverage

This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Marine reserve: no taking or disturbance. This broad area record is retained; use separately named profiles for exact sites.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, offshore exposure, swell, current, overhead terrain at some sub-sites and delayed evacuation.

At the site

Facilities and support

Tutukaka charter operators provide boats, rental equipment, hot showers and surface safety support.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.