Nudibranch City - Poor Knights Islands

Right Bet gives you that classic Sulawesi wall dive feel, starting with a sheer drop that’s just loaded with corals. As you drift along, it transitions into more of a gentle slope, which we find is often where you spot the smaller, tucked-away creatures. We’ve seen a good number of turtles here, lazily munching on the reef, and it’s a reliable spot for nudibranchs and those tiny shrimp and crabs hiding in the crevices. Keep an eye out into the blue for a passing blacktip. It’s a solid pick for divers who enjoy a relaxed drift and appreciate both the grand scale of a wall and the minute details of the reef.

Location
Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand, Australasia
Coordinates
-35.470400, 174.733100
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: 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

Nearby Dive Sites in Poor Knights Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Nudibranch City

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Nudibranch City

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