Poor Knights Island
New Zealand

Named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the top ten dive sites in the world. Cousteau would know; and Cousteau was right!

Separated from mainland New Zealand, the Poor Knights Islands are influenced by a warm current that orientates from the Coral Sea, north of Australia.

Water temperature is higher and visibility is significantly greater than in nearby coastal waters. Tropical and sub tropical life forms have become established among the diverse and multiple environments formed by the islands' volcanic origins.

Underwater caves, tunnels and archways are home to an extraordinary variety of sea weeds and friendly, colorful fish. The result is an underwater environment truly unique on this planet.

The Poor Knights Islands offer the best sub-tropical diving in the world. The Islands are a total Marine Reserve, where everything is lush, alive, and colourful.

Diving at the Poor Knights is rewarding at all times of the year. Mid January to late April presents excellent all round diving. The water is warm 20-23 Celsius (70F) and the water is clear averaging 20 meters visibility. This is the summer season so you can expect mild air temperatures too.

Dive! Tutukaka is New Zealand�s largest dive charter operator, Qualmark endorsed, and a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, operating 7 purpose designed dive boats that ensure small groups and personal service from professional crew.

If high adventure is your thing, dive the Twin Wrecks Steel Adventure. Two ex-Navy vessels have been purpose sunk to provide wreck diving adventure.

Full equipment hire, air fills, free pick up service, a lunch option; everything you need is provided.

Dive! Tutukaka has an outstanding reputation for quality training. Start a new hobby, or take advanced or specialist courses. Follow a career path with your Dive Master and Instructor training. Haven�t dived before? This is the perfect place to try, under the careful eye of our professional staff.

Dive! Tutukaka is the Poor Knights� only multi-boat, full-service dive operator.

Come on in and have talk to us and we will help arrange your trip with Dive! Tutukaka