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Snorkelling, Motiti Island - click for more.
Diving and snorkelling at Motiti Island are spectacular
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A 10 minute flight from Tauranga, Motiti Island is a paradise for diving, fishing, swimming and snorkelling. The island has only about 30 permanent residents, but there's comfortable accommodation for visitors seeking the simple life.

Walks around the island will reveal a rich Maori heritage in the form of pa (fort) sites and food pits. There are several wonderful beaches to discover on the sheltered side of the island and an interesting rocky shoreline on the ocean side.

Diving and snorkelling at Motiti are spectacular. The tug boat "Taioma" lies on the sea floor just a few metres offshore - a very accessible wreck dive. At the right time of the year, you can dive for crayfish and scallops. Inflatable boats and dive tanks are available for hire.

If you fancy a spot of fishing, there are snapper, kingfish, terakihi and blue mao mao to catch - either off the rocks or from a boat.
 


 
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Contact: Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 7 5788 103
Fax: +64 7 5787 020
Postal: 95 Willow Street Tauranga
Website: www.bayofplentynz.com

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