Tatapouri Reef Ecology Tour (Dive Tatapouri)
Dive Tatapouri
Wade out onto shallow reefs in water shoes and get up close to wild stingrays and eagle rays. One of Gisborne's most highly rated experiences.
A local dive operator runs reef ecology tours in Tatapouri Bay. At low tide, a guide leads you wading out onto the shallow reef, where wild short-tailed stingrays, eagle rays, and small sharks swim up close. Under supervision you can feed and observe them, and the guide explains the relationship between Māori and the ocean. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours and depends on the tides. It costs about NZ$60 per adult, includes wading gear, and must be booked in advance. It is about a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
Opening hours
Depends on tides (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Makorori Beach
- Wainui Beach
- Whāngārā (Whale Rider Location)
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae
- Gisborne Inner Harbour
- Tairāwhiti Museum
- Titirangi / Kaiti Hill Lookout
- Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site