Dive-site story
Mahurangi Island sits just offshore from Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula, flanking the outer reaches of the marine reserve. Rocky reefs, scattered boulders, and kelp flats drop into sandy gutters, offering sheltered conditions on the lee side and surge-prone terrain along its exposed seaward face.
Extensive kelp forests sheltering juvenile reef fish and invertebrates
Rocky gutters and crevices harboring packs of crayfish and moray eels
Frequent summer sightings of rays cruising over the sand edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water conditions and generally more settled weather across the Coromandel.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Eagle RayMyliobatis tenuicaudatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Short-tail StingrayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Rock LobsterJasus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Blue MaomaoScorpis violacea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mosaic MorayEnchelycore ramosa | Common |
Marine forecast
