MOTUROA ISLANDS

Blue Maomao
Off Karikari Peninsula, NORTHLAND
Depth: 0-30m
This is one of those places that is not dived often. At time there are some strong currents. The rocky, bouldery reefs are steep with a good covering of kelp. Schools of maomao, trevally and kingfish in summer plus some nice sponge gardens once you get down to about 20m. Look for crayfish in the cracks as well as Spanish lobsters and banded coral shrimps.