Dive Zone - Poor Knights Islands

Dive Zone operates out of Tutukaka, the main departure point for Poor Knights trips. They run regular charters out to the islands, a journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. We've found their boats to be well-maintained and the crew efficient, getting divers in and out of the water smoothly. It's a solid choice for straightforward day trips to explore the Poor Knights' famous arches and kelp forests.

Location
Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand, Australasia
Coordinates
-35.211136, 173.918240

Dive Sites Near Dive Zone

Dive Zone provides access to 15 dive sites in Poor Knights Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Poor Knights Islands

Best Time to Dive in Poor Knights Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Poor Knights Islands occur in February, averaging 21.9°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 15.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 21.4°C
  • February: 21.9°C
  • March: 21.7°C
  • April: 20.6°C
  • May: 19.1°C
  • June: 17.6°C
  • July: 16.5°C
  • August: 15.8°C
  • September: 15.9°C
  • October: 16.6°C
  • November: 18.2°C
  • December: 19.8°C

Marine Life in Poor Knights Islands

Home to 84 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 11 sharks & rays, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Poor Knights Islands

Based on average water temperature of 18.8°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories