For divers

World-class underwater experiences for every level, from first-timer to wreck diver to dive master.

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.

From May to early September the visibility is excellent while the temperature falls to a winter low of 15-16 Celsius. Often calm periods of weather occur over this time and visibility in excess of 30 meters can be encountered.

Between September and early January the water is warming. Plankton can reduce visibility to as little as 10 to 15 meters at times. However there is a great abundance of fish during this time. The plankton feeders have a limitless source of food and of course the predators are here.

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Our rates › Options to suit everyone, from full dive gear hire, to boat trips, snorkeling and kayak fun. Or you can even hire one of our boats and take it out yourself.

Your Poor Knights dive day › What to expect during your day with Dive! Tutukaka

Poor Knights dive map › Explore some of the best dive sites at the Poor Knights Islands.

Dive training › We offer a wide range of PADI dive courses with experienced instructors who have logged thousands of hours underwater.

Wreck diving › A ‘steel adventure’ diving the Tui and the Waikato - our Twin Wrecks - ten minutes off the Tutukaka coast.

Accommodation and activities. › We’ve put some brilliant local ‘dive and stay’ packages together for you, and included links to help you explore the Tutukaka Coast, as well as a list of local events, and “what’s on.”