Dive-site story
Situated off the eastern coastline of the Coromandel Peninsula, Ohinau Island provides rugged sub-tropical diving characterized by dramatic volcanic reefs and dense kelp forests. The offshore setting attracts pelagic schools alongside reef dwellers, with swim-throughs, overhangs, and boulder slopes defining the underwater landscape.
Schooling blue maomao swirling through rocky archways and shadowed crevices
Encounters with yellowtail kingfish patrolling the open water and reef edges
Dense Ecklonia kelp canopies sheltering endemic crayfish and reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn bring the warmest water and settled offshore conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue MaomaoScorpis violacea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Australasian SnapperChrysophrys auratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Rock LobsterJasus edwardsii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Short-tailed StingrayBathytoshia brevicaudata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
