Things to Do in Tutukaka

• Dive! Tutukaka
  Tutukaka is a major base for diving trips to the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand's best dive loction. The islands were nominated by Jacques Cousteau as one of the top five dive spots in the world.
• Perfect Day
  24km off the Tutukaka Coast, the warm waters of the reserve harbour a huge variety of tropical and subtropical fish varieties, and the clear water provides good visibility. The reserve contains underwater cliffs, fissures, rock archways, caves and tunnels, all packed with rainbow-coloured fish, soft corals, shellfish and kelp forest.
• Fishing
  The town is a departure point to some of New Zealand's most prolific game fishing waters. The season runs from December to May, with catches including marlin, shark and tuna. The Tutukaka Charter Boat Association is based at the marina and handles fishing, diving and cruise charters.