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Scuba Diving Holidays In New Zealand
Boasting some of the most beautiful scenery on earth, New Zealand has not been known
for diving, but all that's set to change. It's worth braving these colder waters, as the rewards are great.
Country Description
This stunning country consists of two main islands and
several smaller ones. Best known for outdoor adrenaline
sports, New Zealand hasn't been known for its diving
possibilities. However it does promise world-class sites.
The country is well geared up to all types of visitor,
from tourist to traveller, so accommodation of all kinds
is easy to find. And if you're scared of snakes
and spiders New Zealand may well be the perfect place - the
islands are free of both. In fact there are no poisonous
animals at all anywhere in the countries numerous islands.
Diving Description
The diving here is considered to be year-round, although
the waters can get chilly at times. It's worth braving
the colder temperatures though, as the diving is awesome.
New Zealand features ten marine reserves, which means much
of the marine life has been protected from over fishing
or the effects of tourism.
Dive Sites
Poor Knights
Not one dive, but several sites including Red Baron Arches
and Nursery Cove, Poor Knights will leave you spoilt
for choice for weeks. In fact Jacques Cousteau was so
taken by the location that he considered it to be one
of the top ten in the world. The attraction: a profusion
of fish that has resulted in the region being likened
to a huge aquarium of wild fish. Poor Knights was designated
a marine park in 1981. Spear fishing and commercial fishing
are banned, which means the fish life is quite prolific.
Wrecks of Tui and Waikato
Close to the Poor Knights are the wrecks of Tui and Waikato,
which were intentionally sunk in 1999 and 2000. They now
make fine reefs that are excellent sites for advanced divers.
The Tui, which is 63-metres in length, lies on her side
at 33m, while the larger 113-metre Waikato sits upright
in 29m.
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is not only a great place to see white-sided
dolphins, but is also where the wreck of the Greenpeace
ship, the Rainbow Warrior, was sunk after the French secret
service blew it up. Not the greatest dive, but worth a
visit for the historical value alone.
The Three Kings
A group of thirteen islands 64km northwest of the northern
tip of New Zealand. Only suitable for advanced divers due
to the currents that rush through these islands where the
Pacific meets the Tasman Sea. The sheer challenge of this
dive has made it the undersea equivalent of New Zealand's
on land adrenaline sports!
Other info
Just as the tourist industry is well developed in New Zealand,
so to is the diving infrastructure. Dive centres can be
found all over the country with many offering diving packages,
instruction, equipment hire and plenty of advice on the
best sites to visit.
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