Our Dive Sites in the Bay of Islands

Join Us Onboard for an Unforgettable Dive Experience!

With daily dive trips all summer long and weekly excursions throughout the rest of the year, we’re ready to take you on an unforgettable underwater adventure. Choose between the stunning Bay of Islands or the captivating Cavalli Islands—both offering incredible wrecks and vibrant reefs that cater to divers of all interests and skill levels. Dive into our underwater paradise!

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HMNZS Canterbury

Advanced Divers. Purposefully sunk in Deep Water Cove the wreck is abundant with fishlife. Deck at 24m, sand at 36m.

Putahataha Island

Open Water Divers. In Deep Water Cove which has a Rahui in place. There is an awesome cave on the southwest side of the island.

White Reef

Open Water Divers. Named due to the colour of the rock. 8m at the top of the reef and drops away to 30m on the sand.

Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Advanced Divers. Once Greenpeace’s flagship this wreck comes with a lot of history. Sunk as an artificial reef the wreck sits at 26m max depth.

True Love Reef

Open Water Divers. Starts at 12m and gradually falls away to 40+m. The site is an easy dive usually lots of schooling fish eagle rays.

Neptunes Garden

Open Water Divers. A beautiful and fishy dive site, nice and easy to dive for all level. >

What to expect on your trip - Example Day Dive Trip Itinerary

Welcome to Dive Zone Bay of Islands - Your adventure begins at our dive center, where we’ll meet at 8am at 5 Klinac Lane, Waipapa. After a warm welcome from our friendly team, we'll spend about 30-40 minutes completing pre-dive registration and arranging any rental gear you may need. This is a great time to chat with your fellow divers and get excited about the day ahead! Drive to launch site 20-30mins. There may be some space in our vehicle otherwise you may need to drive yourself.

At the boat ramp, you will don your wetsuit, we’ll board our Stabicraft dive boat, Rika Maru. With a maximum of just 7 divers, our trips are intimate and tailored to your experience level. The boat ride to the dive site is about 35 mins, giving you time to soak in the breathtaking views on the way.

Before we dive in, our experienced dive guides will provide a thorough briefing, covering dive site details, safety procedures, and what marine life you can expect to see. We’ll also conduct a final gear check to ensure everything is in perfect working order. If you’re using your own equipment, please note that it will be subject to our safety inspection. With everyone energized, we’ll gear up and back-roll in. Our dive sites offer a variety of underwater landscapes, from vibrant reefs to fascinating wrecks. We will complete 2x dives with a surface interval on the boat in between.

We’ll arrive back at the dive center late-afternoon, where you can rinse off your gear, swap stories with your fellow divers, and even check out our shop. If you’d like, you can also take a look at some unique pieces of the HMNZS Canterbury wreck on display in our store.

Important Notes:

Bookings are essential, and full payment is required to secure your spot.

Full Refunds are available if the trip is canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

Don’t forget to bring your lunch, water, towel, sunscreen, and any personal dive gear.

Before booking please make sure you have read and understood the Risk Disclosure form that can be found here. Booking onto a charter confirms that you have read and agree to this document.

We look forward to Experiencing an unforgettable day of diving in the Bay of Islands with you!