Hapuka Rock (Hereheretaura Pinnacle)
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About this site
Hapuka Rock, also known as Hereheretaura Pinnacle, sits off the Waikato coast of New Zealand's North Island, in the waters around the Coromandel Peninsula. As a pinnacle site it rises from the seabed toward the surface, the kind of formation that draws divers for its vertical structure and the marine growth that builds up on exposed rock in this part of the Hauraki Gulf region. It is rated a beginner dive, making it an approachable option for those wanting to explore a pinnacle formation without more demanding conditions.
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Southern Rock LobsterJasus edwardsiiReported here · unconfirmed
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