This dive site features a classic New Zealand rocky reef landscape with kelp forests and volcanic rock formations. It is a great spot to see typical temperate marine life from the Hauraki Gulf, including a variety of fish and macro invertebrates. The site is named for the local Little Blue Penguins which can sometimes be seen in the area.
Penguin Point
Temperate rocky reef dive with kelp forests near Auckland.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by Auckland Scuba
Plan Your Visit
rocky reefkelp forestboat divemacro photographytemperatebeginner friendly
Marine Life
Spiny Lobster
Snapper
Blue Maomao
Snowflake Moray
Leatherjacket
Nudibranch
Little Penguin
Short-Tail Stingray
Red Moki
Southern Eagle Ray
Kelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
all levels
Accessible for beginners in calm weather, but currents and surge can create more advanced conditions.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficsurge
Current Strength:
Variable
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