Sea. 30km from Whitianga.
Reefs, pinnacles, caves, dropoffs and islands. Some of the best areas are - Whale Rock, Black Rocks, Danger Rocks, Twins, South Sunk Rock, Muhurangi Island, Castle Rock, Richards Rock, Never Fail Rock, Red Mercury, Opito Bay and Otama.
The whole area covers a very wide range of marine life. Visibility 8-30m.