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Spend a full day diving the Cape Rodney–Okakari Point (Goat Island) Marine Reserve with two guided dives. Expect kelp forests, abundant snapper and rays, and a relaxed, conservation-focused dive experience suitable for certified divers.
Spend a full day diving the Cape Rodney–Okakari Point (Goat Island) Marine Reserve with two guided dives. Expect kelp forests, abundant snapper and rays, and a relaxed, conservation-focused dive experience suitable for certified divers.
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Operated by New Zealand Diving Ltd · Leigh, Auckland
The boat slips away from Warkworth as the coastal hills recede and the sea opens up, cool and clear. Within an hour you can be leaning over the rail at Cape Rodney–Okakari Point — Goat Island — listening to the swell and watching kelp fronds pulse like slow hands beneath the surface.
moderate.
7 hours.
Moderate: comfortable with repeated entries/exits, basic swimming skills and moving around a small boat.
Yes — at minimum an Open Water certification is required; evidence of certification must be presented before diving.
Inexperienced divers may be accepted if they pay for a private dive guide and meet medical screening; confirm with the operator in advance.
Two guided tank dives, tanks and weights, and a dive guide are included; personal consumables and some gear (mask/computer) are recommended to bring.
No — avoid diving within 24 hours of flying and follow standard decompression safety guidelines before scheduling flights.
Cape Rodney–Okakari Point was protected in 1975 as New Zealand’s first marine reserve, established to allow fish stocks and habitats to recover.
The reserve is a strict no-take zone; divers should avoid touching substrate or marine life and follow local guidelines to minimize impact.
New Zealand Diving Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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