Hapuka Rock (Hereheretaura Pinnacle)

Exposed pinnacle with dramatic, colourful walls and pelagic fish.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located off the coast, heading towards Hot Water Beach. The reef rises dramatically from the ocean floor to a maximum depth of 5 meters. On the western end, the depth reaches 20 meters. It’s exposed to easterly and southerly swells and wind. The reef features steep, colourful walls that are home to roaming pelagic fish, particularly during the summer months.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wall divepinnacleboat divepelagic fishwide angleexposed

Marine Life

Hapuka (Groper)KingfishBlue MaomaoTwo-spot DemoiselleScarlet WrasseJewel AnemonesSponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Exposed to open ocean swells, wind, and potential currents.

Hazards:
currentswellboat trafficdepth
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.4°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

Swell Height (m)
Swell Period (s)

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