Tutukaka Coast

Wild exposed rocky headlands, pristine white sand beaches, stunning coastal bush walks, and the incredible Poor Knights Marine Reserve. Jacques Cousteau once rated the Poor Knights Islands one of the top ten dive sites in the world! It is an area of New Zealand that is simply unmissable and a place that Fish of the Day loves.

Culture

Wild exposed rocky headlands, pristine white sand beaches, stunning coastal bush walks, and the incredible Poor Knights Marine Reserve. Jacques Cousteau once rated the Poor Knights Islands one of the top ten dive sites in the world! It is an area of New Zealand that is simply unmissable and a place that Fish of the Day loves.

Fishing

For fishermen there are a number of fishing operators in Tutukaka and the area boasts some of the best game fishing in New Zealand during the summer and autumn months.

Diving

You simply cannot come to the Tutukaka Coast and not travel out to the Poor Knights Islands. And you don’t need to be a diver, you can just enjoy the scenery or snorkel amongst clouds of friendly fish.

Must Do's

Go to the Poor Knights Islands.

Walk out to the Lighthouse.

Have a meal at Schnappa Rock.

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