Dahab de Nous

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Povilla Forest Reserve

Why dive here

With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Dahab de Nous offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-28°C, warmest January, February, March.

Marine lifeDugongs, Eagle Rays, Great White Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 116+ species recorded

Water24-28°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Home Point is one of our go-to spots when we’re in the Bay of Islands, especially if the weather’s a bit choppy elsewhere. It’s got these cool fingers of reef that run out from shore, starting shallow and sloping down to about 15 metres. We love dropping in and just cruising along the kelp, watching the light filter through the fronds. The real joy here is the macro life. We always find ourselves lingering, peering into every crevice. You’ll spot nudibranchs in colours you didn’t know existed, and the banded morwong are always out and about, bold as brass. We've even seen the odd kingfish patrol past, adding a bit of excitement to the calm. Visibility averages around 12 metres, which is usually plenty to appreciate the details. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive. If you're into photography, particularly wide-angle in the kelp, this place is fantastic.