Poor Knights Island NZ
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Located 23km off shore from Tutukaka harbour, this world class marine reserve has about 60 named dive sites suited for all levels of snorkelers and divers from newbies to seasoned technical divers. Dive sites range from 6 metres to 90 metres.
Subtropical species live here all year round in this kelp forest sharks, stingrays, moray eels, wrasses, nudibranchs. During the warmer months, more exotic creatures can be spotted.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Moray Eel
8
Total Sightings
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#2
Eagle Ray
6
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M
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#3
Nudibranch
6
Total Sightings
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M
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#4
Stingrays
5
Total Sightings
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M
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N
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#5
Scorpionfish
3
Total Sightings
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M
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A
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N
D
#6
Snapper
3
Total Sightings
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M
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N
D
#7
Octopus
3
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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N
D
#8
Great Hammerhead Shark
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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N
D
#9
Green Turtle
2
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
D
#10
Stonefish
2
Total Sightings
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M
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