| Bushett Shoal lies some 7 km off the North Canterbury coast, approximately half way between the mouths of the Conway and Waiau Rivers, and 36 km south of Kaikoura. Boats can only be launched at either Motunau to the south; or Kaikoura to the north. You can usually spot Bushett Shoal as you approach from the turbulence around the sunken rocks which are only about five metres beneath the surface. Sometimes there are crayfish buoys present as well. Keep in mind that if the weather turns nasty there is no safe haven. Species seen or caught include: blue cod, trumpeter, moki, groper, crayfish, tarakihi, perch, shark and many others. There are numerous pinnacles that rise up from the depths to offer excellent diving and fishing spots. Upwellings from such deep water close by brings a rich food supply. Anglers and divers often report seeing large schools of fish over the reef system.
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Return to Bushett Shoal. Return to Motunau Beach. See the Kaikoura Coast. |
