Poor Knights Islands
Located in the east of New Zealand’s North Island, the Poor Knights Islands have long been famous for their beautiful diving spots. Due to the unique location of the islands, the ocean currents around Poor Knights flow differently than usual, creating an interesting challenge for divers. These currents also make this place a convergence point for many different species of creatures. No one who comes to dive in Poor Knights can miss Maomao Arch, where you can swim among a school of tens of thousands of blue Maomao fish.
Fiordland National Park
The waters around Fiordland National Park in the southwestern tip of the South Island are a magnet for divers, thanks to the fjords that were formed by glaciers flowing out of the last Ice Age. Diving in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound is a bit more challenging than usual because of the cold, fast-flowing waters. However, the reward is a close-up view of some of the only marine life found here.
Kaikoura Town
New Zealand's largest marine species, such as dolphins, seals, sperm whales, etc., congregate in the waters near Kaikoura. Come here during their breeding season to swim with them and see unique sights. Another beauty of Kaikoura's waters is the vast green seaweed forests that grow on the undulating seabed of large limestone boulders.
Tutukaka Cape
Shipwreck diving has become increasingly popular in recent years. New Zealand has many wrecks to explore. The most famous is the Tui Wreck in Tutukaka. In 1999, the oceanographic research vessel was sunk to create a place for corals to nest and spawn. More than twenty years later, the wreck has become home to a colorful coral reef and marine life.
