Dive in New Zealand

The country's newest shipwreck and dive attraction is already covered in algae and home to a myriad of sea life. The former Leander-class Navy frigate HMNZS Wellington was sunk off Island Bay in Wellington on November 13 after six years of planning and preparation.The top of the bridge and the…

great visability. chance to see heaps of stingrays and nudibranches.

seal colony

very nice sunlight ambiance.

This is Kaikouraís best dive site!

Established in 1999 the reserve cover 215ha east of entrance to Akaroa Harbour. Very exposed coast with boulders, rock stacks, steep cliffs, kelp forests and cold temperate reef fish.Blue penguins can appear at dusk and Hector's dolphins common in summer.(www.divenewzealand.com)

Quite exposed to swells and winds, to get sheltered just go on the other side of the island.North east side from 5 to 15 m with rocks covered with kelps and some sand spots. Schools of blue two-spot damselfis, crayfish, pink maomao.

Formally established in May 1992 the reserve?s underwater scenery is generally regarded as some of the finest in the greater Wellington region.Good variety for photography.Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to the shore.Scuba diving is the most rewarding on the western side…

Pinnacle running down from 5m to 45m! Advanced divers with good buoyancy is recommanded.

Pinnicle rising from 400 meters, home to huge Yellowtail kingfish, blue maomao, giant rays.

Schools of demoiselles and mao mao.

Popular dive. Berniesís Cave is on the left of the arch.

On 16 February 1986 the Mikhail Lermontov, a 155 metre long ship with 408 passengers and 330 crew, left Picton.The ship struck Perham rock (a submerged rock) between Cape Jackson and Jackson Head. Although the ship was built for ice breaking, this proved too much strain on the hull and the damage…

Plateau up from 25m to 21m. Lots of crayfish and some blue cods. Visibility can be very low (

Vertical wall down to 37m deep. Resident stingrays in summer with an incredible viz!

Don't miss the Labyrinth off the southern point

Rocks covered with kelps. A few fish, crayfish and stingrays.

The Rainbow Warrior was the Green Peace flagship (40 metres and 418 tonnes). It was used all over the world to protest about environmental and humanitarian issues.On july 10th 1985, it was bombed by French Secret Service Officers, killing a photographer, Fernando Pereria.On december 14th 1987, the…

This is a series of arches and outcrops.

The Rikoriko cave is the largest sea cave in the southern hemisphere. It is so large that the boats go in easily, and the acoustics is so good that there have been concerts in it!Concerning the biology, the cave offers an interesting mix between day and night species of fishes.There are dozens of…

Good second dive.

The 44 meter vessel Seafire was scuttled at this site in November 2008 as a dive wreck.

Exposed if the wind is from the east and a swell is running. Patches of reef. Butterfish, wrasses, nudibranchs and Hector's dolphins!

The Volkner Rocks is a Marine reserve and great diving. Hosts the Diadema Starfish

Drift dive down a fast flowing river. Ever wanted to feel like you were flying - this is your chance :-)Spent the first 7 minutes in a big whirlpool, until my grinning guide showed where to go to get swept out. Happened to more or less under the Taupo bungy jump...Apart from the rush of "flying"…

Typical New Zealand coastal dive site

White Island is a sub tropical dive site with temperatures ranging from 15 - 22c winter - summer. A multitude of dive types including, reef, wall, cave, drift are all possible with the best of New Zealands marine animals for viewing.