TUPAREHUIA - Parerangi

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Sitting in the beautiful bay of Tuparehuia (Bland Bay) home to the people of Ngatiwai, the bottom terrain consists of various rocky/boulder formations.

Some of the flora and fauna you can find in the area are a vast number of various kelp species and kaimoana including Kina, Kawiriwiri, Pupu, Koura and various fish species as well.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

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Green Turtle

Green Turtle

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

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Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

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Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

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Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

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Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 950

Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins

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