"Poor Knight's Island" Tutukaka by kenmerk

Tutukaka Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 33 photos

Poor Knights Island is New Zealand's Premier dive destination, located 24 km's off the coast of the Northland near Tutukaka...

Famous in part because Jacque Cousteau once said he like it... The islands are somewhat unique due to the mix of tropical and temperate currents (and fish) here....

Just be prepared for a chilly dive, as this is 5 mm wet suit country... (We not in the Bahamas anymore, man...)

Last visit to Tutukaka: Dec 2002
Intro Updated May 26, 2003
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Reviews (13)

Mexican Standoff Things to Do (9)

The black fish is protecting its eggs, and isn't giving any ground.. (The diver was the dive master on this dive....). more travel advice

Swimming thru a Sea of Kelp... - Tutukaka

Kelp Forest Things to Do (9)

Being from warmer climes, diving at Poor Knights was quite different that what I had experienced before... I'm more used... more travel advice

Natural Archway Things to Do (9)

A large natural archway at Poor Knights Marine Reserve... (large enough for the dive boat to just cruise right... more travel advice

Large Sea Cave at Poor Knights.. - Tutukaka

Big Cave Things to Do (9)

Huge natural cave in one of the islands. It is rumoured that Japanese subs used to hide in this particular cave during... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Sea Breeze Motel
Favorites (2)
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Warnings Or Dangers (1)
5mm Wetsuits
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Comments (14)

danielinnz Dec 12, 2004 at 8:08 PM Report Abuse

Hi ken, I've spent many summers at Ngunguru. Looks like you go to see a lot of my country. Great pages!
dragontml Feb 24, 2004 at 1:04 AM Report Abuse

what camera did u used to take this pictures of the underwater world, ken ? ;-)
andal13 Oct 11, 2003 at 1:24 PM Report Abuse

Another remarkable page, Jacques-Yves; Poor Knights know how to live! ;-)
pepples46 Aug 27, 2003 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

beautiful....I love it great infos and fantastic photography Ken .thank you
Geisha_Girl Jul 30, 2003 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Warhol also said: "Two people kissing always look like fish."
sof76 Jul 29, 2003 at 7:43 AM Report Abuse

Hi! I have a question: Do you like diving? it is not very clear in your pages... lol
simcard Jul 24, 2003 at 8:47 AM Report Abuse

Your page cools down my summer a little bit. I should go to Poor Knight too to avoid the hot hot hot summer here.
diver-x Jul 12, 2003 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

Kelp diving, caves & morays... Sounds great - I'll have to check it out. Great photos! Thanks for the info!
Bwana_Brown Jul 7, 2003 at 6:48 PM Report Abuse

A great page! I loved your tunnel and cave shots! Would not want to meet those morays up close!
kiwi Jun 17, 2003 at 1:38 PM Report Abuse

Glad you braved the cold water, your underwater shots are very good!!