Penguin Point

Whangaparoa Peninsula, New Zealand

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★ 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.

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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

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