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Pinakitanga Point
Poor Knights kelp wall for certified boat divers
Local operator required
The site is typically reached by charter boat from Tutukaka.
Boat dive on Aorangi Island's south-east point with sloping rock, kelp, and a deeper bay profile.
About Pinakitanga Point
South to South is a boat-accessed Poor Knights dive on the south-east point of Aorangi Island, where sloping rock, kelp, and a deeper bay combine into a broad profile that works from the shallows down into the outer water. The site rewards certified divers with charter-boat logistics, reserve rules, and a lively school-fish scene along the kelp edges.
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Research Estimate At Pinakitanga Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 13m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Pinakitanga Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pinakitanga Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
The site combines interesting shallows with a deeper bay profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter often clearer and summer richer in marine life.
Typical Conditions
Sloping walls, kelp forest, tall rock formations, and a bay that runs from the shallows into deeper water.
Safety & Access At Pinakitanga Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Use a charter boat, watch weather and swell, and plan the dive as an exposed reserve outing rather than a sheltered shore session.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; marine reserve rules apply.
Legal Notes
Do not damage, disturb, feed, or take marine life in the Poor Knights Marine Reserve.
Local Intel For Pinakitanga Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Certified boat dive with plenty to see in the shallows and a deeper bay that rewards measured descent.
Freediving
Not the main use case; the full point-and-bay profile is better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
The shallows are interesting, but the full site is best appreciated as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Pinakitanga Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pinakitanga Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pinakitanga Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility13m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
