Matauri Bay
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This site is located on the Northern side of the peninsular and accessed through the campground. Matauri Bay has a sloping stony beach that descends to 12m. The bay is filled with dynamic reef structure and filled with life. This is an example of a classic Kiwi shore dive that has reef, sandy and kelp patches.
Matauri Bay is home to various species. You can expect to see schooling Snapper, Blue Maomao, and kingfish chasing Koheru. Squid are also common especially at night!
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 25
iStock/Juliosanjuan
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 200
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Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
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Tobias Friedrich
Bottlenose Dolphin
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Total number of species: 110
iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 90
Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish
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Total number of species: 60
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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 250
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Scorpionfish
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