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Poor Knights Islands

Sea caves, stingrays and subtropical reefs off New Zealand's Tutukaka Coast

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 11 sources

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Featured dive spots for Poor Knights Islands

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Blue Maomao Arch dive spot

Blue Maomao Arch

CaveReefWall

Blue Maomao Arch: a sunlit boat arch with dense fish life.

Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Calypso Bay dive spot

Calypso Bay

Kelp ForestReefWall

Quiet wall-and-kelp bay dive at the Poor Knights.

Visibility20 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdFew visitors
Eastern Arch dive spot

Eastern Arch

DeepWall

Open-ocean archway dive on Poor Knights' eastern edge.

Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
Fraggle Rock dive spot

Fraggle Rock

DeepReef

Quiet boat-only reef with kelp walls and fish life.

Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Hideaway Bay dive spot

Hideaway Bay

ReefWall

Sheltered Poor Knights bay with reef walls and winter seals.

Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Mary’s Wall dive spot

Mary’s Wall

Wall

Mary’s Wall: a shallow Poor Knights wall with kelp and fish.

Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities