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Killer whale (orca) is the reason to dive Bay of Islands / Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand.

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New Zealand · Killer whale (orca)

Bay of Islands / Hauraki Gulf

Killer whale (orca) is the reason to dive Bay of Islands / Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Best odds here: high for killer whale (orca), peak year-round. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
High
Best odds
Year-round
Peak window
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Depth

The encounter

Killer whale (orca)

n/a · No certification needed

Peak Year-round

High odds

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