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Noel’s Hole
Noel’s Hole: boat-accessed wall dive with rich fish life.
ScubaFreediveBoat EntryIntermediate
ReefWall
Offshore Poor Knights dive with a bay-like top, deeper wall, and shallower edge; best for teams that want an easy, conservative profile.
About Noel’s Hole
Noel’s Hole is a boat-accessed Poor Knights site with a bay-like top and a terrain-led profile that runs from sheltered shallows into a deeper wall and canyon edge. It suits divers who want a relaxed route with plenty of fish life, kelp, sponge growth, and small critter interest, but the deeper side still rewards a conservative plan and good depth control. Treat it as a scenic wall-and-bay dive, not a place to chase maximum depth.
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Research Estimate At Noel’s Hole
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Where Is Noel’s Hole?
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Noel’s Hole Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Depths range from 5 m to over 30 m toward the canyon, with a west wall dropping into deeper water and a shallower east side.
Best Season
Summer
Typical Conditions
Calm summer offshore conditions usually bring the easiest feel and clearest water; the site still rewards a conservative profile.
Safety & Access At Noel’s Hole
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site includes a wall and canyon area that drops into deeper water; plan depth and profile accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access via Poor Knights operators; plan around reserve rules and trip schedules.
Legal Notes
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve rules apply; no take or collection.
Local Intel For Noel’s Hole
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a relaxed boat dive that uses the wall and canyon edge without pushing the profile.
Freedive
The shallower edge can suit experienced freedivers on calm days, but this is primarily a scuba-focused site.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited and only worthwhile in very calm conditions near the shallower edge.
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Wildlife at Noel’s Hole
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Noel’s Hole Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Noel’s Hole Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.doc.govt.nz · Official
Official Poor Knights marine reserve rules and context.
www.motorhomerepublic.com · Tourism
Poor Knights seasonality, crowds, and charter-day logistics.
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