An extraordinary collection of rocky islands, but the real magic is below the water--a diverse and active world of fish.

We went snorkeling with the "Perfect Day" boat. We snorkeled in many different places before and were a little nervous to be disappointed. The place was beyond our expectations. The captain took us to a couple of different places to snorkel (one of them was...More

Start your leisurely day with a coffee at the launch site before boarding 'Perfect Day', your vessel for the short 45 minute ride to these pristine islands. Your crew will take 'perfect' care of you: lunch all day, multiple activities including snorkelling (wet suit &...More

A perfect day is the trip we went on. That is also the best description.... no wait it wasn't perfect it was better than perfect! 😊The whole experience was just so well organized. The crew were 110% great. The trip is one to cross the...More

Various boats offer anything from a fun day out to diving, snorkelling and a scenic boat adventure. We like the Klondyke boats the most, but all of them leave from Tutukaka Marina.

Took our adult kids out for the day and had a wonderful time. Have travelled to many countries and snorkled but still feel the Poor Knights is the best. Lots and lots of fish to see even if you can't dive down. Visibility is nearly...More

Poor Knights Islands have some amazing diving. Water temps are in mid-60s (15 to 17C) in October - bring gloves if you have them as the local dive operations may not rent them. Lots of different species of fish, lovely nudibranchs and other colorful invertebrates,...More