Dive Tatapouri
Who visits us?
Self Drive, Couples, Sole Travelers, Families, Groups, Schools, Locals and Internationals
What to do here?
Our interactive Reef Ecology tour is famous for its interaction with Wild Stingrays and is one of the most popular and unique things to do in New Zealand. Our knowledge guides will walk you across the reef to meet the Tamariki (Children) of Tangaroa the Maori God of the sea. Whilst meeting the residents of the reef our guides will provide insightful information about the different species you may encounter.
Top 3 reasons to visit
- Only place in New Zealand to offer this experience
- Unique
- Suits all ages
Our Story
Dive Tatapouri
What to Expect from our Reef Tour at Dive Tatapouri located in the beautiful Tairawhiti Gisborne The Reef Ecology tour is a walk over the reef at low tide, you are kitted out in waders to keep you dry. When arriving at the drop off (similar to scenes from the movie Finding Nemo) you stand in the water whilst our resident Short Tail Stingrays and Eagle Ray Stingrays and other reef dwellers swim around at your feet. Let Pancake and Waffle two of our Short Tail stingrays sit on your feet and wait for a gentle stroke, hard to imagine that Stingrays are perceived to be dangerous. During the Reef Ecology tour, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and interact with the Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Kingfish and other reef dwellers under the guidance our guides. The guides will provide information about the local inhabitants who live on the reef. The marine life on our reef is not enclosed all animals are free to come and go.
Our Activities
Dean and Chris are the owner and operators of Dive Tatapouri looking forward to welcoming you along with our crew and the stingrays