Paia Point

★★★★☆ (10)

Borders the Hikurangi Marine Reserve. Visible from the Paia Point Campground (SH1) are two set of rockys reefs. Note that the shore entry is challenging and the surface swim is can be 20mins.

Bordering the reserve this area supply a massive fish life but is also home to Fur Seals and Dusky Dolphins. Ideal spot for Crayfish as well.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Common Dolphin

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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 9

Fur Seal

3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

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