Dive-site story
Penguin Point sits along the rugged rocky coastline near Leigh on the Matakana Coast. Dominated by dense Ecklonia radiata kelp forests, broken rock gutters, and sandy patches, the site provides shelter for temperate fish species that thrive in the surrounding coastal waters.
Extensive kelp canopy sheltering territorial reef fish
Rocky gutters and crevices hiding large rock lobsters
Frequent visits from schooling blue maomao and red moki
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 temperatures and the highest likelihood of extended settled weather.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian SnapperChrysophrys auratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red MokiCheilodactylus spectabilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue MaomaoScorpis violacea | Common | ||||||||||||
| Packhorse Rock LobsterSagmariasus verreauxi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Eagle RayMyliobatis tenuicaudatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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