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Mahurangi Is/ Goat Is

Mahurangi Island · Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand

EntryBoat

Max depth13 m

LevelBeginner-friendly

Water bodyBay of Plenty

Water temp15–21°C

Estimated from climate dataDec–Apr

About this site

Mahurangi Is/ Goat Is is a dive site near Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand, in the Bay of Plenty. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 13 m. Generally suitable for beginners. Commonly reported marine life includes eagle rays, lobsters, seals, jacks, nudibranchs. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 15 to 21 °C over the year.