Kauri Mountain Awarua Rocks
A 30 Minute drive from Dive Now if you are doing a shore dive down Kauri Mountain Road. For boats, launch from Whangarei Harbour, Pautua or Tutukaka.
A typical New Zealand kelpy rocky shore dive with lots of encrusting life. Triplefin blennies, Wrasse, Moki, Snapper and crayfish are the common sightings.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 25
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Total number of species: 200
Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 110
Snapper
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Total number of species: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species: 60
Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 40
Jackfish
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Total number of species: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 90
Goatfish
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Total number of species: 55