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Penguin Point

Whangaparoa Peninsula, New Zealand
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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all levels

Temperate rocky reef dive with kelp forests near Auckland.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a classic New Zealand rocky reef landscape with kelp forests and volcanic rock formations. It is a great spot to see typical temperate marine life from the Hauraki Gulf, including a variety of fish and macro invertebrates. The site is named for the local Little Blue Penguins which can sometimes be seen in the area.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

rocky reefkelp forestboat divemacro photographytemperatebeginner friendly

Marine Life

SnapperBlue maomaoLeatherjacketRed mokiCrayfish (rock lobster)Moray eelNudibranchsKelp forests

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Accessible for beginners in calm weather, but currents and surge can create more advanced conditions.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficsurge
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 16.4°C

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