Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Akaroa
Ready to check out the best sites in Akaroa for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 2 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Akaroa to suit your needs.
#1 - Te Ruahine Point
New Zealand, SI, Canterbury
Exposed if the wind is from the east and a swell is running. Patches of reef. Butterfish, wrasses, nudibranchs and Hector's dolphins!
Entrance to Akaroa Harbour near Christchurch
#2 - Flea Bay
New Zealand, SI, Canterbury
Established in 1999 the reserve cover 215ha east of entrance to Akaroa Harbour. Very exposed coast with boulders, rock stacks, steep cliffs, kelp forests and cold temperate reef fish.
Blue penguins can appear at dusk and Hector's dolphins common in summer.
(www.divenewzealand.com)
Entrance to Akaroa Harbour near Christchurch
Flea Bay is also known as Pohatu Marine Reserve.