Dive the world famous Poor Knights Marine Reserve on our Boat Whaakari Express. Explore some of the best diving New Zealand has to offer by joining us for two dives
- Located just over 20km off the Tutukaka coast in Northland
- Made up of dozens of islands and protruding rocks and countless pinnacles that create perfect diving conditions
- Poor Knights is New Zealand's oldest Marine reserve
- Is often regarded as the best dive site in the country and one of the best sites in the world
- The Poor Knights are renowned for the diversity of life that is not seen anywhere else in New Zealand
- Dive sites range from shallow reefs to walls that drop further than 60 meters
- Ideal for divers of all levels, from beginner to seasoned divers
- Some sites during the late summer months are known to attract rare tropical species like Whale Sharks, Turtles, Tuna and other ocean going pelagics
- Common to see schooling Blue Maomao, schooling Demoiselles, Snapper, Kingfish, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Crayfish and Octopus
- Typically leave from Tutukaka Marina
- The Trip is approximately 30 - 45 minutes depending on the conditions