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English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
English (Translate this text in English): 7 km by sea from Paraparaumu.
How? By boat
Distance Long boat time (> 30min)
Easy to find? Easy to find
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Dive site Characteristics
Average depth 14.0 m / 45.9 ft
Max depth 25.0 m / 82 ft
Current Low ( < 1 knot)
Visibility Good ( 10 - 30 m)
Quality
Dive site quality Great
Experience CMAS * / OW
Bio interest Interesting
More details
Week crowd
Week-end crowd
Dive type
- Big fishes
- Reef
- Ambiance
Dive site activities
- Marine biology
- Snorkeling / Free diving
- Photography
Dangers
Additional Information
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina & paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays & eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue & red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish & blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http://www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina & paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays & eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue & red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish & blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http://www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina & paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays & eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue & red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish & blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http://www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&#47;&#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp;amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp;amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp;amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp;amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&amp;#47;&amp;#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp;amp;amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp;amp;amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp;amp;amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp;amp;amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&amp;amp;#47;&amp;amp;#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp;amp;amp;amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp;amp;amp;amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp;amp;amp;amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp;amp;amp;amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&amp;amp;amp;#47;&amp;amp;amp;#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&amp;amp;amp;amp;#47;&amp;amp;amp;amp;#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
English (Translate this text in English): Formally established in May 1992 the reserve’s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region. Good variety for photography. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore. Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side and the north end of the Island. There are some remarkable features such as the rock archway on the western side of the island known as “Hole In The Wall”. Other areas particularly good include Tokohaki Reef, Boulder Bank, Rangatira Point, Passage Rocks, West Point, Kaiwharawhara, Onepoto Rock, Arapawaiti, the Cathedral and many many more. It is unusual to find three common marine habitats of the Marlborough Sounds and Wellington region in such a confined area. The boulder bottom, sheltered reef and sand bottom habitats are home to a rich variety of marine life. Orange and yellow sponges, some very rare, the colours, the reefs and luxuriant seaweed beds feed kina &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; paua. Starfish, corals, anemones, octopus, stingrays &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; eagle rays, nudibranchs and reef fish such as blue &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; red cod, butterfish and red moki are just some of the residents of these waters. Visitors to Kapiti’s exceptionally clear waters include ocean fish like king fish &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; blue moki and on occasions rare and subtropical fish such as the spotted black groper, drumfish and magpie perch. You may also see dolphins, seal colonies and blue penguins. Source: http:&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#47;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#47;www.diversworld.co.nz
Several dive sites around the Island:
- Tokahaki Reef (N)
- Boulder Bank (NE)
- Kaiwhara Point (W)
- Waterfall Bay (SE)
- Aeroplane Island (SE)
- Browns Island (SE)
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By Anonymous , 02-03-2006
GeoMap update - You was right. This was Mana Island! Remember that Wannadive.net is a collaborative website, so if you find a mistake, feel free to correct it directly by editing the spot datasheet.