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Oculina Point

Oculina Point, or what we affectionately call Leopard Anemone Point, is classic Poor Knights. It’s got that raw, wild New Zealand feel to it, even with the vibrant colours. You drop into a bay that starts around 10 meters, sloping down over a bouldery, kelp-strewn bottom. The kelp here is thick, swaying gently, creating these cool, shadowed areas where all sorts of things like Snapper and Parrotfish like to hang out. Our favourite part, though, has to be those Leopard Anemones. They’re everywhere, splashed across the rocks like abstract art. You’ll find yourself just watching them pulse. We've often seen stingrays gliding through the shallows here, and the butterfly perch flitting between the kelp fronds are always a cheerful sight. The visibility averages 12m, which is decent enough to appreciate the scale of the place. It’s a site that really suits divers who appreciate the unique cooler water ecosystems, rather than just chasing tropical fish. Keep an eye out for the Demoiselle darting about, they’re particularly bold here.