Takatu Point

★★★★☆ (10)

Takatu Point has a great selection of terrain for all divers. The proximity of Tawharanui Marine Reserve makes the marine life there plentiful. The site slopes from 4m in the shallows to 25m+ further from the headland.

You can expect to see: Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish, Blue Maomao, and a variety of Rays, Octopus, Crayfish.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

NEW ZEALAND DIVING

NEW ZEALAND DIVING

Unit 2, 9/23 Morrison Drive, 0910 Warkworth, New Zealand
Performance Diver

Performance Diver

74 Barrys Point Road, 0622 Auckland, New Zealand

Dive Sites Nearby

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Flat Rock (★4.3)

Flat Rock (★4.3)

Flat Rock is known for lots of BIG fish, deep canyons and lots of current! The reef itself is very bouldery and has big swim-throughs that can hold lots of fish life. It is a wicked dive but the current can be unexpected and changeable.
Mares
Fairchild Reef (★3.8)

Fairchild Reef (★3.8)

Best dived with no wind or easterly swell. Visibility often poor. Be aware of large amount of boat traffic in summer. Depth ranges between 5-22 meters.
Global Dive, 1010 Auckland
Jones Bay (★3.9)

Jones Bay (★3.9)

Jones Bay is fantastic for learning to dive. It has a sandy sloping bottom with plenty of shellfish. There is also a significant reef structure that provides shelter from the current.
Mares
Elephant Point (★4.3)

Elephant Point (★4.3)

Exposed to easterly swells and southerly winds. Some current away from the rocks. Depth ranges from 5-25 meters. Ideal for boat dive, just a short trip 15 minute trip from Sandspit Marina
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Tawharanui (★4.2)

Tawharanui (★4.2)

Tawharanui Marine Reserve is a great dive site. The reserve stretches from along the surf beach to Takatu Point. It varies in depth with the best diving being in the 10 - 15m mark.