Old Wharf

★★★★☆ (202)

8 minute drive from Daves Diving Kaikoura behind the Fyffe House. Entry/Exit point is located at the old boat ramp that is deused. Note that Boats launch from the beach do take care. The yellow ’No Fishing’ Buoy is a reference for you surface swim.

This rocky reef is a perfect climate for the native Blue Moki, the reef octopus are a common sight and Crayfish are abundant.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Octopus

21 Sightings
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Wrasse

7 Sightings
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3

Killer Whale (Orca)

2 Sightings
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Spiny Lobster

12 Sightings
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2
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4

Skate Fish

5 Sightings
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4

Fur Seal

4 Sightings
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3
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0

Nudibranch

2 Sightings
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Stingrays

1 Sightings
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Common Seahorse

1 Sightings
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1
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0

Spiny Seahorse

1 Sightings
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