Whatever the time of year, there’s always something cool!

Seals, gannet colonies, dolphins, snapper schools, fish and more fish!

There is always a huge range of new life that is on display at the Poor Knights Islands, and we are out there every single day to catch a glimpse of what is going on.

Dolphins are regular visitors.

We see dolphins most of the time, and they are an added bonus to our day! The trip out to the Poor Knighhts Islands can be as interesting as the dive day, and as we hold a Marine Mammal Permit from the Department of Conservation, we are permitted to divert course to interact with them!

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Awesome!

Seals at the Poor Knights

We have an annual local colony of seals out at the Poor Knights Islands, and lately they have been arriving, and wanting to play!

Very inquisitive, the young male was coming over to investigate, and getting up close and personal with Luke’s camera!

These guys are regular visitors every winter, and hang out on the rocks, basking in the sun, and generally just being bachelor boys over the cooler months, before they head back to Muriwai Beach to hook up with the ladies.

Escape to Tutukaka for the Weekend

Drive up to Tutukaka after work on Friday, stay the night, and wake up to go diving on Saturday. Relax and have a meal on Saturday night, sleep in on Sunday and cruise back in the early afternoon. A mini-Break in Tutukaka!

Accommodation is for two nights at Pacific Rendezvous overlooking the Tutukaka Harbour.

A relaxed meal for two at Schnappa Rock, including your main, either an entree or a dessert, and a glass of wine.

Diving is based on a two dive day with tanks and weight hire only with Dive! Tutukaka.

$335 per person, must be for two people booking. kate@diving.co.nz Email now to take your escape!

Not a diver? Still want to escape? Check this out!

Diving & Snorkelling

The Poor Knights marine reserve and the wrecks HMS Tui and HMS Waikato are the dive destinations off the Tutukaka Coast. Dive boats depart daily and with 100’s of sites to choose from there’s no limit to the number of dives you can make in the area. Several dive companies operate from Tutukaka Marina and either hire out full gear or just the equipment that you need on the day. PADI Dive courses, refresher dives and underwater photography can also be done from Tutukaka. 

You can also do a day eco-cruise to the Poor Knights Islands where you get to see around the islands (due to the wildlife reserve status of the islands landing is prohibited), hear about their history, doing snorkeling and kayaking, go into Riko Riko Cave (the world’s largest sea cave) and if luck is on your side see dolphins, penguins or even the occational whale.

FEATURED OPERATORS

A Perfect Day (Eco Cruise)
Poor Knights Dive Centre, Marina Road, Tutukaka p: 09-434 3867 r: 0800 288 882  email   website
Experience Northland’s best kept secret. The Perfect Day ocean cruise will take you on a half day journey of marine adventure for the whole family. Above and below water, the Poor Knights Islands are abundantly populated with unique and incredibly varied plant, animal and fish life, and thoroughly deserve their protected status.Converging warm water currents, a micro-climate and thousands of years of separation from the mainland have resulted in a unique biodiversity with the world’s largest sea cave, only living dinosaur and largest insect.
The Maori history of the Poor Knights is dramatic, turbulent and astonishing, especially considering the inhospitable nature of the craggy Islands. Perfect Day is a multi-level cruise boat that has air-conditioned comfort, full toilet and hot shower facilities, so you can experience a day at your own level; from sunbathing, relaxing and bird watching, to kayaking, snorkeling or even diving for the first time. Full buffet lunch provided, mask, fins and snorkel equipment included, as well as a live camera that drops over the side so you can view the multitude of fish in this marine reserve without getting wet! Hear our stories, meet our people, and interact with our landscape, as we weave natural and Maori history into your experience of the Poor Knights Islands, Northland’s best kept secret. Special Offers

Dive! Tutukaka
Poor Knights Dive Centre, Marina Road, Tutukaka p: 09-434 3867 r: 0800 288 882  email   website
Dive! Tutukaka is New Zealand’s premier full-service dive charter operator, servicing the Poor Knights Islands; “the best-sub-tropical-diving in the world”. Our friendly team will tailor the day to suit you; you won’t be out of your depth, and neither will you be frustrated. With purpose-built dive boats that take you to a site that matches your ability, we help you enjoy your dives. By 8.45 you will be at sea with our professional and friendly crew, who will sit down and have an individual chat with you and find you a buddy if you don’t already have one; small groups and a free guiding service ensure personal attention. Two different dive sites, a tour of the World’s largest sea cave during your surface interval, the chance to snorkel and kayak, relax and enjoy your day with free coffee, hot soup and hot chocolate, and enjoy the delicious lunch we can arrange for you. We have won awards for sustainable business practice, and we do it right. The ethic of looking after our staff, our guests’ and our crew is deeply ingrained in us - yes we are a business, but we believe in what we are doing, and we believe that we should be doing it “right”. We pride ourselves in making your day a happy, friendly one, with great diving, impeccable service, full of smiles and laughter and streamlined professionalism. Non-diving partners are welcome, sightseeing, snorkeling, kayaking trips also offered. With a dramatic landscape, passionate people and the stories that entwine the two, Dive! Tutukaka delivers a total experience.  Special Offers

Pacific Hideaway Charters
Tutukaka Marina    p:09-434 3762   m:  02…   email   website

Yukon Dive Charters
Berth A8, Tutukaka Marina   p: 09-434 4506   m:  02…    email     website
If you are serious about your diving come and join us for the ultimate Poor Knights experience! Poor Knights Specialists, Yukon Dive Charters are 100% Kiwi owned and operated out of Tutukaka by Noel Erickson and Jo Thomson. We offer a professional, friendly and personal service on our 35ft purpose built dive boat, with a clean toilet and hot fresh water shower. Enjoy diving with a small group and be happy knowing that we do our best to dive more adventurous and less crowded sites. If you don’t have your own gear, don’t panic we’ve got it covered with our top quality scuba and snorkel hire equipment. With over 25 years experience Noel is happy to share his local knowledge to make sure that you have a great day and get the most out of your diving, snorkelling, kayaking or simply sightseeing at the beautiful Poor Knights Marine Reserve. Proudly representing the New Zealand Dive Trail for the Poor Knights/Tutukaka area.

 

OTHER OPERATORS

Bluzone Aquaventure Dive Charters/Underwater Photography   Tutukaka   p:  09-… 

Ocean Blue   Tutukaka Marina   p:    0274 880459   

Poor Knights Divers   Unit 11, Oceans Resort, Marina Road, Tutukaka    p:    09-43…     

Sea Safaris   Tutukaka   p:    09-434 4995