New Zealand Dive Trail, Poor Knights, Aldermans, Marine Reserves, Wrecks

Kia Ora, welcome to the New Zealand Dive Trail

We are a group of carefully selected dive operators who are totally committed to offering you a fun, safe and exciting dive experience. As New Zealand consists of three main islands, the waters around these islands provide us with many unique and exciting diving opportunities. From the sub tropical north to the majestic splendour of the deep south. We all operate and provide diving experiences all year round.


Poor Knights Islands, Tutukaka - Yukon Dive Charters
Offering a variety of dives which incorperate the renowned Poor Knights Islands Marine reserve. The clear waters and abundant fish life which inhabit these waters provide beautiful scenic dives and wonderful photo opportunities both above and below water. The wrecks of the HMNZS Tui and Waikato , two NZ Naval vessels, which have been stripped and scuttled for your diving enjoyment are also on offer here. Contact Noel or Jo to organise your trip.
www.yukon.co.nz	email: info@yukon.co.nz	phone: +64 (021) 261 1779
Leigh - Goat Island Dive and Outer Gulf Charters
Just north of Auckland City is the place to visit the first Marine Reserve implemented in New Zealand. Experience New Zealands friendliest fish on one of their eco boat tours either by snorkelling, scuba diving or give it a go with a try dive. Trips are also taken to the outer Gulf Islands such as Great Barrier Island, Little Barrier Island, Hen and Chicken Islands, and the Mokohinaus.
www.goatislanddive.co.nz	email: dive@goatisland.co.nz	phone: +64 (09) 422 6925
Alderman Islands, Tairua - Dive Tairua
Situated on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, dive Tairua offers dive charters to the prestine waters of the Alderman Islands. These hauntingly beautiful islands captured the eye of Captain James Cook who named them after the Court of Alderman in London. Pelagic fish life are prolific in these warm clear waters. Kayak tours are also offered around the bird filled estuary waters.
www.divetairua.co.nz	email: info@divetairua.co.nz	phone: +64 (07) 864 8054
White Island, Whakatane - Dive White
White Island is New Zealand's only active marine volcano and a must for every diver. The crystal clear deep blue waters that surround the island are legendary for huge numbers of fish. You will be taken on a lap around the magnificent volcano with two dives to view the fish life and volcanic terrain. Above and below the water you cannot fail to be impressed.
www.divewhite.co.nz	email: tony@divewhite.co.nz	phone: +64 (07) 307 0714
Mikhail Lermontov, Pupu Springs, Riwaka Caves - Blenheim Dive Centre
Situated at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound in the heart of the New Zealand wine growing area. Trips are offered to the third biggest diveable wreck in the world. The Russian cruise liner, Mikhail Lermontov, is lying fully intact in 35 metres of water. A must do dive for every serious wreck diver. Cruise the beautiful waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound as you travel to Long Island, the South Islands first marine reserve.
www.blenheimdive.co.nz	email: bdc@xtra.co.nz	phone: +64 (03) 578 0331
Kaikoura Penninsula - Dive Kaikoura
Situated on the spectacular rugged coastline of the east coast this is the marine mammal capital of New Zealand. Snorkelling excursions are conducted so that you can get up close and personal with the frisky and very aquabatic antics of the fur seals. Explore the coastline by scuba and witness the vast variety of marine life that inhabits it's shorline. Rock lobster and paua are in abundance.
www.divekaikoura.co.nz	email: info@divekaikoura.co.nz	phone: +64 (03) 319 6622
Milford Sound, Te Anau - Tawaki Dive
The beauty of this majestic environment both above and below the surface will astound you. Fresh water over sea water creates a special marine environment where deep water animals like black and red corals, dog sharks and spiny sea-dragons live alongside shallow water critters. A five hour cruise through some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer with two guided dives included! "The complete Milford Sound experience".
www.tawakidive.co.nz	email: info@tawakidive.co.nz	phone: +64 (03) 249 9006
Ruapuke Island & Stewart Island - Southern Aqua Adventures, Bluff & Invercargill
Situated at the foot of the South Island, dive trips are offered to both Ruapuke Island and Stewart Island where marine life is abound. Nature watch and swim with fur seals, tours are offered. These playful and inquisitive mammals will entertain you with their antics and aquabatics as they frolic in the water.
www.southernaqua.co.nz	email: southern.aqua@xtra.co.nz	phone: +64 (03) 212 7757