Mokohinau Islands

Mokohinau Islands Fishing
The Mokohinaus are approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Great Barrier.
These islands and offshore stacks are some of the most solitary and desolate in the Hauraki Gulf. Volcanic in origin, the Mokohinau group sits on the edge of the continental shelf and separated from the mainland even before Great Barrier.
The site for Mokohinau Islands Lighthouse was chosen because it provides seafarers with a good landfall position when arriving to New Zealand from the Pacific Ocean. The Mokohinau light was first lit in June 1883.
Mokohinau Island Lighthouse, on Burgess Island, is accessible to the public. There is no public access to enter the lighthouse.
The Mokohinau Islands are now part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park and are administered by the Department of Conservation. Burgess Island is the only one of the Mokohinau Islands allowing public access. The other islands are nature reserves and protected wildlife sanctuaries, and landing is only permitted with a permit.

Mokohinau Island Diving
Dive Mokohinau Island, as this dive site truly are a photographer's paradise and as this unique spot is not a marine reserve. Being able to gather a feed of crayfish at the same time as exploring these natural kaleidoscopes of colour and marine life is a mind blowing experience. When planning your next dive trip think about the multiple dive sites at the Mokohinau islands.
Dive the Canyon. This dive spot has a depth of more than 30 meters at the entrance tapering off to around 6 meters at the far end. There is plenty to see here with stunning and colourful wall life putting it on an even par with the legendary Poor Knight Islands.

The Moks are just over an hour by boat from Mangawhai with ridgeback charters