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New Zealand

Hommer Reef

Hommer Reef is a surface-breaking pinnacle near Home Point.

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Hommer Reef

Hommer Reef is a surface-breaking pinnacle near Home Point.

Scuba DivingFreedivingIntermediate0m - 25m

PinnacleReef

A cone-shaped Northland reef pinnacle with schooling fish and a straightforward circumnavigation profile.

About Hommer Reef

Hommer Reef is a surface-breaking pinnacle near Home Point in Northland, New Zealand, that drops into a cone-shaped reef and is easy to circumnavigate. The site is known for schooling trevally, kahawai, and blue maomao, with kingfish sometimes moving through. It is a classic Northland fish-action dive with a simple outline and strong regional support.

Safety & Access

Safety Notes

Keep a conservative eye on sea state before circling the pinnacle and stay clear of the surface break.

Where Is Hommer Reef?

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Community sourced coordinates.

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Getting Here

Northland Dive services Hommer Reef from Whangarei.

Planning Details

Reported Depth

0m - 25m

Depth Note

The pinnacle breaks the surface and drops away to about 25 m.

Typical Conditions

Temperate Northland water with a surface-breaking pinnacle and schooling-fish action.

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Local Intel For Hommer Reef

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

The pinnacle can be circumnavigated as it slopes to the surrounding reef.

Research Estimate At Hommer Reef

Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort

Research estimate

Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety

Research estimate

Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities

Research estimate

VisibilityResearch estimate: 18m

Recent Visits

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FAQ

What should I watch for at Hommer Reef?

Sources & Updates

Last Updated Jun 23, 2026

Research Sources

www.newzealand.com · Official Tourism

Official Northland diving overview with visibility and marine-life context.

www.scubaspotadvisor.com · Operator

Hommer Reef page that links Northland Dive as the local dive center.

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