Bay of Islands Two Reef Dive Adventure

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7 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Bay of Islands is a subtropical meeting point where tropical visitors like Lord Howe coralfish mix with giant stingrays, morays and kelp forests on volcanic reefs. Paihia Dive has been diving here since 1978. Any certified diver is welcome, solo bookings are fine, and all your scuba gear is included, so you can just turn up and dive.

What's Included

Two boat dives on Bay of Islands reefs with SSI dive professionals
Full scuba set: tanks, weights, regulator, BC, wetsuit with hood, mask, snorkel, fins and boots
Hot drinks on board to warm up between dives
Full-day boat trip through the Bay of Islands aboard Sentinel (toilet on board)
Bring your own, or choose the Lunch option when you book for a packed lunch (meat or vegetarian)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Paihia Dive shop, 35 Williams Road, Paihia (blue shopfront) at 7:45 a.m. for gear fitting and paperwork. The boat leaves Paihia wharf at 8:30 a.m. Staying in Russell? We can pick you up from Russell wharf at 8:45 a.m. - just let us know when you book.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Two boat dives in the Bay of Islands, where a warm current brings subtropical fish south to mix with New Zealand's own residents. Look out for Lord Howe coralfish, Kermadec scalyfin, gold-ribbon grouper, several species of moray, northern scorpionfish and some of the world's largest stingrays.

We cruise out on our dive boat Sentinel through the islands, often spotting dolphins, penguins and seals on the way, to Deep Water Cove near Cape Brett. The volcanic reefs have walls, caves, arches and swim-throughs under a forest of kelp. Dives are generally 18m or shallower. Lunch and snorkelling stop between dives, and we're back at Paihia wharf around 3:30pm.

Open to any certified diver who has dived in the last 12 months (Advanced divers: 18 months). All scuba gear is included.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Certified divers only. All divers complete a dive medical questionnaire and may need a doctor's sign-off
Supplied by Paihia Dive

Tags

Scuba Diving
On the Water
Small Group
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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