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Whitianga operator page covering Mercury Islands reserve status, no-landing rules, and sheltered bays.
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KORAPUKI
Boat dive around Korapuki Island with weed lines and rocky outcrops.
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Korapuki is a boat-access Mercury Islands dive off Whitianga, known for weed lines, rocky structure, and regular kingfish, boarfish, crayfish, and mixed northern fish life.
About KORAPUKI
Korapuki is a boat-access dive in the Mercury Islands off Whitianga. Weed lines and rocky outcrops ring the island, and the site is known for active water and mixed northern New Zealand marine life rather than coral or dramatic depth. Plan for a boat pickup, no landing on the island, and a side of the island that matches wind and tide on the day.
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Research Estimate At KORAPUKI
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is KORAPUKI?
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Community sourced coordinates.
KORAPUKI Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
No single fixed depth was listed in the sources I used; the site is described as an island-wide dive around weed lines and rocky outcrops.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Offshore island diving with weed lines, rocky outcrops, mixed shelter, and enough water movement to shift conditions from one side to the other.
Safety & Access At KORAPUKI
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Plan the pickup and exit before you enter, and choose the calmer side of the island when wind or tide are up.
Access Restrictions
No landing on Korapuki; the island is part of the Mercury Islands reserve area.
Legal Notes
Treat Korapuki as a protected boat-only dive site and follow reserve rules.
Local Intel For KORAPUKI
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Diving works around the whole island, especially along weed lines and rocky outcrops.
Freediving
Freedivers and spearos can work the weed lines and rocky edges when the sea is calm enough for controlled pickups.
Snorkeling
Shallow edges may suit snorkelling on calm days, but Korapuki is primarily a boat dive.
Recent Logged Visits At KORAPUKI
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At KORAPUKI
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
