New Zealand · Poor Knights Islands (Tawhiti Rahi west)
Landing Bay Pinnacle
Best time to dive
October to May
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Possible on shallow pinnacle top (~5m) in calm conditions
Safety notes
Depth range, current around exposed pinnacle, marine reserve no-take
Permits & fees
Within Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve - no-take rules apply
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Tutukaka
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

