PADI 5-Star Dive Centre · Bay of Islands, Aotearoa
Dive the wild side of Northland
Learn to dive, go pro, or join us for a dive. Local instructors, small groups on board our dive boat and top-tier gear.
Bay of Islands & Cavalli Islands
Day trips to legendary dive sites
18m - 26m
12m – 38m
12–30m
B.O.I or Cavalli Islands
Open Water+
Reef Dives
Eagle Rays · Schooling fish · Caves · Swim throughs
PADI Courses
From first breath to Instructor
Small groups, real ocean training dives and e-Learning so you spend more time underwater.
All
Beginner
Continuing
Professional
Interactive depth meter
What lives down there?
Tap through the depths to meet the Bay of Islands locals — from surface dolphins to wreck-dwelling morays.
5m
Dolphins
12m
Sub-tropical fish
20m
Stingrays
26m
Wrecks
-5m
Dolphins & surface life
Bottlenose and common dolphins cruise the Bay year-round. Snorkel the shallows alongside friendly snapper and sunlit kelp gardens.
Water 19–22°C · Vis 10–20m
Why choose Dive Zone
Locals who live and breathe the Bay
PADI 5-Star centre
The only NorThe highest PADI rating for training quality, safety and service.
Local Instructors
Northland-born crew who know every pinnacle, current and hidden cove.
One Stop Dive Shop
We do it all here; train the diver, guide the journey, supply the gear, and service the equipment.
Top-tier rental gear
Serviced in-house: 7mm suits, new regs, BCDs and Nitrox fills on site.
Google reviews
Divers keep coming back
4.9
★★★★★
Google reviews
“We've just finished the wreck specialty with Ben and his team. It was a fantastic weekend, I highly recommend Dive Zone as they ticked all the boxes for fun, excitement, knowledge, safety and professionalism.”
Hadyn C
Wreck Specialty · Google review
"We did our Padi Open Water Dive during two week end in Kerikeri and it was an amazing experience! Maia was really patient and very professional instructor with us ! We feel secured even if i was uncomfortable with deep water ! She was really nice with us ! We spent a really good time and make good memories ! As French Travelers we recommend you to do your Open Water Dive here ! 👌"
Tomy R
Open Water · Google review
“Our school group had an incredible time learning to dive with Corinna and Maia. Safe, calm, fun and the kids loved it.”
Mrs K. Rawiri
School group · Google review
“Regulator service turned around in two days and priced fairly. Honest locals who know their stuff.”
Grant P.
Gear servicing · Google review
“Outstanding experience with Dive Zone, diving White Reef and the HMS Canterbury. Excellent gear quality, highly professional and knowledgeable instructor and DM team and the Canterbury is an incredible site. 10/10 recommend.”
Jodi P
Day trip · Google review