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Introduction

Tūhua (Mayor Island) is a collapsed volcano on the edge of the continental shelf. The marine reserve surrounding it is a wonderful dive spot, with a mixture of shallow reef and deepwater environments.

For tide, boundaries and other information you can download the MarineMate app.

Find things to do and places to stay Tūhua (Mayor Island) Marine Reserve

Jet boating is welcome.

Tuhua (Mayor Island) Marine Reserve is a popular dive spot. It's renowned for its high water quality, unusual mix of deep sea and subtropical fish, and stunning geological features.

At Orongatea Bay there is a shallow rock platform suitable for snorkelling.

Diving at Tūhua factsheet (PDF, 335K)

Protect our marine reserves
  • No fishing of any kind.
  • Don't take or kill marine life.
  • Don't remove or disturb any marine life or materials.
  • Don't feed fish - it disturbs their natural behaviour.
  • Take care when anchoring to avoid damaging the sea floor.

Contacts

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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