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	tScholars.com \| Poor Knights Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Poor Knights Islands are a group of uninhabited islands off the east coast of the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand.
		The islands are a popular diving location due to the variety of marine fauna found there, and are popular also for their intriguing landforms, which include natural arches and caves.
		A notable native plant of the islands is the spectacularly-flowering Poor Knights lily.
	www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Poor_Knights_Islands (291 words)

	The Poor Knights Islands Flora
		Ngaio, taupata, karo, mahoe, coastal karamu, Poor Knight's mapou and Poor Knight's kawakawa form a tight scrub where the exposure to salt winds is the greatest.
		Gannets (takapu) nest on the Poor Squires Islands (Sugarloaf and the Pinnacles).
		Also found on the Poor Knights is the flax snail with a long spiral shell and several weevils which enjoy nibbling away at the juicy edges of the native flaxes.
	www.sportfishing.co.nz /fauna.htm (733 words)

	Poor Knights Islands rich with sealife and history - Destination Northland
		The Poor Knights Islands are a 4 million year old rhyolite volcano, believed to be remains of large lava domes running from the Coromandel Peninsula to the east coast of Northland.
		Most of the islands are surrounded by sheer cliffs some plunging to a depth of 90 metres with numerous caves and archways above and below the water.
		Poor Knights is also home of Riko Riko cave - recently surveyed as the largest sea cave in the world.
	www.northlandnz.com /media/poor_knights_islands.htm (290 words)

	Poor Knights Lodge, New Zealand - Accommodation during your scuba diving and deep sea fishing holiday or vacation at ...
		Poor Knights Lodge, New Zealand - Accommodation during your scuba diving and deep sea fishing holiday or vacation at Poor Knights Islands.
		The Bay of Islands is a photographer's dream dive and a wonderland for fish and divers alike.
		Diving at the Poor Knights is rewarding at all times of the year.
	www.poorknightslodge.co.nz /scuba_diving_fishing.htm (442 words)

	Find out about the Poor Knights Islands with Knight Diver Tours
		The Poor Knights Islands stand near the edge of the continental shelf.
		The Poor Knights rocky cliff faces soar hundreds of feet up in a vertical forest and plunge sheer through the water to depths as great as 100 metres.
		The Knights have become a nursery area for sub-tropical fish species establishing themselves among the New Zealand fish life and adapting new colours and feeding habits in NZ waters.
	www.poorknights.co.nz /islands (316 words)

	The Poor Knights Islands
		Poor Knights Islands is one of the main diving destinations of New Zealand.
		Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, is one of the European spots most visited by divers from all over the world.
		North Carolina Outer banks are part of the Outer Banks strand of islands which are born at the border of Virginia.
	www.divepilot.com /dive-destinations/the-poor-knights-islands.php (955 words)

	Malibu Mals (Tutukaka)
		Tutukaka is the gateway to the Poor Knights Islands 14 miles off the coast.
		These islands, a wildlife reserve above water and a marine reserve below, provide a unique range of flora, fauna and fishes in a dramatic setting and are regarded as one of the world's top five dive spots.
		In early times, the Poor Knights Islands were inhabited by Ngatiwai, with the geologically unique landscape providing a natural fortress environment.
	www.malibumals.co.nz /tutukaka.html (483 words)

	Dive the Poor Knights in New Zealand
		Travelling across to the Poor Knights Islands on 'Knight Diver' from Tutukaka, we often encounter little blue penguins, various species of whales on their annual migrations, pods of playful dolphins and orca, many different seabirds, sunfish and large schools of pelagic fish.
		The Knights are a nursery area for sub-tropical fish species establishing themselves among the New Zealand fish life and adapting new colours and feeding habits in NZ waters.
		Knight Diver Tours run trips to the Poor Knights on a daily basis througout the year.
	www.great-adventures.com /know/deals/nz-poorknights.html (631 words)

	Dive Poor Knights
		The Poor Knights Islands are found approximately 24 km off the north-east coast of New Zealand; -designated a nature reserve above water, and a Marine Reserve underwater they are one of New Zealand's 'special places'.
		The islands are a fascinating location for divers underwater photographers, professional biologists and amateur naturalists, with many rare or unusual species found here, as well as new discoveries being made at regular intervals.
		The Poor Knights Islands also possess some of the most spectacular underwater terrain in the world and are renowned for their many arches, sea caves, tunnels and vertical underwater cliffs.
	www.divepoorknights.com /poor.php (290 words)

	New Zealand Travel Planner
		These islands are the last remnants of an ancient volcano chain which ran down the eastern side of the Northland coast.
		The islands are at their best during November when the huge number of pohutukawa and rate trees are in flower.
		The Poor Knights was gazetted as a marine reserve in 1984 and, since fishing is prohibited, fish are abundant.
	www.travelplanner.co.nz /articles/index.cfm?aid=7 (675 words)

	Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve: Whangarei area places to visit
		In 1981, the ocean surrounding the Poor Knights Islands was established as New Zealand's second marine reserve.
		Beneath the waves at the Poor Knights, the caves, arches, tunnels and sheer cliffs provide a great variety of habitats to explore.
		Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve is a no-take reserve.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=34473 (253 words)

	Scuba Diving the Poor Knights. Dive at the Poor Knights, New Zealand
		The Poor Knights are undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of New Zealand diving.
		The islands are bathed by a warm subtropical current and fish include tropical species such as spotted fl groper, mosaic moray and Lord Howe coral fish, which are rarely found elsewhere in New Zealand waters.
		Reef fish at the Poor Knights include pink and blue maomao, and two-spot demoiselle, kingfish, koheru and trevally are common.
	www.globaldive.net /diving_poor_knights.html (386 words)

	The Poor Knights Islands - New Zealand
		The Poor Knights are two islands 14 miles off the coast of North Island New Zealand.
		The clamour of different species on the rocky walls of the caves and gullies of the islands is overwhelming, with temperate and sub-tropical species battling it out for space.
		Thoroughly softened by several weeks of tepid diving, the team squealed like piglets when entering the waters off the Poor Knights, a bracing 15C, but found it all worth while once extremities had gone numb and the first reef hove into view.
	www.fullcircleexpeditions.com /releases/release/134448/459.htm (164 words)

	Poor Knights Islands: Marine reserves
		In 1981, the ocean surrounding the Poor Knights Islands, off the East Coast of Northland was established as New Zealand's second marine reserve.
		While landing on the Islands is prohibited, the marine reserve around them is yours to enjoy, provided you observe the rules and follow environmental care code.
		DOC is monitoring the changes in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/podcover.aspx?id=33809 (261 words)

	Poor Knights Divestay, Poor Knights Islands, accommodation, places to stay, diving, dive accommodation, places to stay, ...
		Poor Knights Divestay is a modern, detached property set in three acres of native bush.
		You don't need to be a diver to enjoy Poor Knights Divestay - but if you are, wash down facilities are provided for you and we are happy to take you to and from the Marina, if required.
		Poor Knights Divers is the Tutukaka coast's newest dive charter.
	www.poorknightsdivestay.co.nz (495 words)

	Michael McFadyen's Scuba Diving - Poor Knights, NZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Consisting of the two main islands of Tawhiti Rahi and Aorangi as well as The Pinnacles and Sugarloaf Rock to the south, the Poor Knights are the remnants of ancient volcanic action.
		The Poor Knights are situated such that they receive the warm sub-tropical current that flows from the upper reaches of the South Pacific Ocean.
		In recognition of this fact the whole Poor Knights area was declared as a marine reserve in 1981 and landing "taboo" to all but authorised persons.
	www.michaelmcfadyenscuba.info /articles/poorknts.htm (1455 words)

	TRAVEL
		Poor Knights Islands lie off the country’s North Island, and were named by James Cook in 1769.
		Captain Cook’s log reveals nothing as to the significance of the name he bestowed on these islands, although it is sometimes thought it is a whimsical reference to a dish known as Poor Knights, which is made up of chunks of fried bread, similar to French toast.
		The Poor Knights Islands are full of ancient volcanic tubes which have eroded into caves, rock castles, and archways.
	www.pattayamail.com /405/travel.htm (705 words)

	Poor Knights Islands
		The Poor Knights Islands are one of 18 Marine Reserves in New Zealand.
		Landing on the island is only allowed with a permit from the Department of Conservation.
		The Poor Knights Islands can be reached from Tutukaka Harbour, 30 kilometres north of Whangarei.
	www.e-journey.net /Poor_Knights_Islands (183 words)

	Poor Knights Islands New Zealand : Review from the Lost Luggage Tales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Islands have volcanic origins that provide a myriad of spectacular drop-offs, walls, caves, arches, and tunnels.
		A dive at the Poor Knights is a once in a lifetime experience - very different to coral reef diving or diving on the NZ coast.
		The Islands are a total Marine Reserve allowing for the fullest proliferation of nature's underwater wonderland.
	www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/poor-knights-islands.shtml (206 words)

	Dive-Oz Discussion Forums - Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
		Theres some stuff about the Poor Knights Islands around the net and in the book "Top Dive Sites Of The World" (I'm sure many of you have).
		We were only there for a week (December 2000) and so only managed to dive on the Poor Knights and also the Rainbow Warrior.
		We did a double dive on the Poor Knights out of Whangerai and the weather was not the best.
	www.diveoz.com.au /discussion_forums/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=721 (897 words)

	Cave Rider, Poor Knights Islands, Jet Boating Poor Knights Islands, Jet Boating Northland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Poor Knights Islands, 23 km off the NE coast of Northland, at Tutukaka, are a scenic wonderland of caves, arches, tunnels and soaring cliffs.
		The islands are a total reserve, above and below the water and are free of predators and introduced species.
		The Poor Knights Islands, off the NE coast of Northland, are not new - in fact they have been around for over 9 million years.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/attractions/adventure/jet-boating/whangarei/cave-rider (386 words)

	Poor Knights Islands, NZ - Scuba Diving Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The entire crew -- my DM Dan, the lovely and multi-talented Crystal (she also works at the restaurant affiliated with Dive Tutukaka), Brenda and Kate (both of whom are also lovely) and the captain, whose name, I regret to say, I cannot remember -- was very nice and helpful.
		The Poor Knights are about 15 km off the east coast of the north island in New Zealand, about 90 miles above Auckland.
		Water temperature required a 7mm farmerjohn and jacket with a hood (all of which were rented from the dive op) and gloves, and an attendant 12 kilograms of weight.
	www.scubaboard.com /archive/index.php/t-39059.html (764 words)

	New Zealand Accomodation - Beach House Holiday Home for Rent
		Separated from mainland New Zealand, the Poor Knights Islands are influenced by a warm current that originates in the Coral Sea, north of Australia.
		Tropical and subtropical life forms have become established among the diverse and multiple environments formed by the island's volcanic origins.
		A number of dive charter operators take groups of divers on dive trips to the Poor Knights or dive the wrecks Tui and Waikato from nearby Tutukaka.
	www.oakurabay.co.nz /database/HBlivearticle.asp?ArtID=-845928634 (213 words)

	Poor Knights Lodge New Zealand - Accommodation during your scuba diving and deep sea fishing holiday or vacation at ...
		Poor Knights Lodge offers a high quality and standard of accommodation that combines the best features of a Home Stay blended with those of a Bed and Breakfast.
		Many people stay at the Poor Knights Lodge either on the way to or returning from the Bay of Islands.
		The Poor Knights Islands are classed as one of the top ten dive locations in the world and is one of the oldest Marine Reserves in New Zealand.
	www.poorknightslodge.co.nz (372 words)

	Poor Knights - Ace Rental Cars New Zealand
		At the Islands you slowly cruise, dwarfed by the imposing cliffs, your senses overwhelmed by the rich sea air and a cacophony of native birds welcoming you to the islands.
		There are over 50 recorded dive sites at the Poor Knights, everything from shallow kelp dives, underwater caves, nursery dives, deep dives and wreck dives to name but a few.
		The Poor Knights are one of the most ecologically unique areas in the world, do your self and favour and make time to check them out.
	www.acerentalcars.co.nz /Touring_Northland_Poor_Knights.htm (1090 words)

	POOR KNIGHTS ISLANDS MARINE RESERVE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		These islands located off the east coast of Northland (21km by sea from Tutukaka), are the eroded remains of a group of volcanoes which erupted around 11 million years ago.
		Nearby to THE GARDENS are Several caves and tunnels which have been eroded into the island including the impressive dome of the El Torito Cave.
		Diving at the Poor Knights is rewarding at all times of the year but conditions do vary considerably.
	www.marrserv.com /dinz02pk.htm (1364 words)

	Upnorth - Your guide to Northland, New Zealand. - Content
		The Poor Knights Islands has been classed as one of the top ten scuba diving locations in the world, (number 7) by Jaques Causteau and it is one of the oldest Marine Reserves in New Zealand established in 1981.
		The Poor Knights Island populations of marine species continue to increase, providing a tempting food source for the big free-ranging species like marlin, tuna and kingfish.
		The Poor Knights Islands are the eroded remains of a group of volcanoes which erupted around 11 million years ago, the steep cliffs which fringe the islands plummet 100 metres below sea level in places, before reaching a sandy sea floor.
	www.upnorth.co.nz /modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=5 (691 words)

	News: Poor Knights closed - where next?
		The islands offer the only protection from weather within reasonable range of the base, and their loss will be felt not only by the charter operators but by hundreds of private boats which fish the area.
		The Hen and Chicken Islands offer first-class light-tackle sport fishing but the distance to travel from Tutukaka is twice as far as the Poor Knights, and in bad weather the dangers escalate.
		Now that the Poor Knights, a unique worl wilderness area has been closed to exploitation, charterboat operators would be advised to join the growing wave of greenies.
	www.seafriends.org.nz /new/N19970906.htm (1446 words)

	Poor Knights Islands
		Separated from mainland New Zealand, the Poor Knights Islands are influenced by a warm current that orientates from the Coral Sea, north of Australia.
		Tropical and sub tropical life forms have become established among the diverse and multiple environments formed by the islands' volcanic origins.
		The Islands are a total Marine Reserve, where everything is lush, alive, and colourful.
	www.abyss.com.au /poor-knights.html (327 words)

	Poor Knights Islands - Landscape & Rural Photos - Aaron Schmidt Photography
		When Captain James Cook sailed past in 1769 the Christmas trees were in bloom, making the islands resemble jam on toast, an English breakfast that was (at the time) known as "poor knights pudding".
		In 1981, the ocean surrounding the Poor Knights Islands became a marine reserve, protecting the wide variety of species living in this subtropical reef.
		Those islands are actually the remaining of a collapsed volcano.
	aaron.aminus3.com /image/2006-02-28.html (307 words)

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