Diving new zealand book

Coast guard and osha as legal proof of a divers medical history, dives, and employment record. Beneath new zealand seas 1971, encounters with whales and dolphins 1988, and his diving autobiography, ocean planet 1989. There are four active diving clubs in new zealand with over 500 young and adult divers participating in classes, ranging from recreational to elite level. Dive otago scuba diving center dunedin, new zealand. Reef ecology tour with stingrays gisborne dive tatapouri. The variety of diving in new zealand means there is a variety of dive courses as well. Diving guide to new zealand undercurrent online members also have online access to the current and back issues as well as the current and past chapbooks. This work usually involves maintaining, repairing and upgrading infrastructure such as ports. Diving and snorkeling are popular activities in new zealand. During the operation, two operatives sank the flagship of the greenpeace fleet, rainbow warrior, at the port of auckland in new zealand on her way to a. What a great present yes you can certainly book your son a christchurch skydive gift voucher.

Diving in new zealand is an exceptional experience well known to the locals and just discovered by the international diver. Queenstown in nzs south island is the premium place to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane. New zealand dive holidays in south pacific dive worldwide. The poor knights are undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of new zealand diving. This work usually involves maintaining, repairing and. See relevant reports by following links from our worldwide dive travel index. Paihia diving new zealand bay of islands scuba trips. We have two clubs within our program, diving waitakere and north harbour diving. It is easy to access poor knights islands via tutukaka in northland. Experience everything from subtropical to subantarctic diving. Lonely planet diving and snorkeling new zealand book. Dive pacific is calling on divers and other adventurers to begin exploring for further evidence to prove that spanish andor portuguese sailors were the first europeans to land in new zealand and australia.

The books below are my favorites about diving in this part of the world all books are. Our drop zone is located at the base of the famous remarkables mountain range surrounded by a working sheep farm. Discover a unique marine experience with our guided reef tour in tatapouri, gisborne. The capital of new zealand is wellington, but 1,5 of 4,5 million people live in oakland. On waitangi day, february 6th, half way across the hauraki gulf, heading back from a successful days diving at rosalie bay in great barrier island, at about 3. Today mikhail lermontov lies at the bottom of port gore on her starboard side still intact and is home to an. Boasting coastal waters teeming with colourful, fascinating sea life and clear waters that make for excellent diving. Commercial diver log book dive magazine new zealand. New zealand diving sdi and tdi diving courses, ssi diving. According to the census, 198 divers worked in new zealand in 2018. Being out there on the ocean for a fishing contest, spending. Offering a large range of quality dive gear, expert scuba servicing department and lessons on diving equipment and dive training.

The goat island marine reserve, new zealand is one of the places you will enjoy. Dive site topography and access common and hazardous marine life diving services in every region travel logistics and topside attractions 17 easytoread maps. Descend scuba diving new zealand lives to awaken the explorer in you, share our. If you are driving a vehicle with a gross weight over 3500kg such as a large campervan, you are limited to a maximum speed of 90kmh, even on a road marked 100kmh. Be sure to subscribe and learn more at us on facebook. Diving is a fun, dynamic and unique sport which helps develop agility, strength, coordination and deep water confidence. The novice diver and even those who are wanting to learn how to dive will find hundreds of dive sites that will fit their needs the north islands offer great subtropical diving, while the south island will appeal more to divers who favor temperate diving. Dive hq auckland, scuba diving lessons and dive course experts. Today mikhail lermontov lies at the bottom of port gore on her starboard side still intact and is home to an artificial reef and plenty sea creatures.

As a student diver logging dives was compulsory but for most recreational divers fail to log their dives at all, seeing it as an unnecessary chore. Diving new zealand book your guide to diving in new zealand. Apr 02, 2020 diving new zealand is the national body of springboard and platform diving in new zealand. Learn to scuba dive at island bay divers we include more sea dives than any other wellington openwater course. Spend a full day scuba diving off the coast of auckland, new zealand. Locations of wrecks, crayfish, scallops, caves, reserves and. This is a measure of what you can expect when you go diving in new zealand. Home book now dive milford sound descend scuba diving nz. Advanced diving new zealand advanced diving nz about gue. Dec 07, 2018 if you have a good scuba diving training auckland will give you some of the best locations to flaunt your skills in. Dive sites of north island new zealand scuba books online. New zealand is first and foremost a country turned towards the sea.

Learn to sidemount dive with new zealand diving and gain the worldwide recognised certification from tdi the foremost technical diving training agency. We are also a ssi facility this combination provides us with a unique blend of dive course from all of our agencies with certifications that we are confident will fulfill everyones needs. Indeed, you can find just about every recreational dive course somewhere in new zealand. Were traveling to new zealand in the future and this book will be very helpful in picking where we dive. Join us for a catch up with gue nextgen scholar, annika andresen, as she shows us a typical weekend of diving in beautiful new zealand. Here, you can dive shipwrecks and come facetoface with fascinating marine life and complex ecosystems in what is rated as one of the topten dive sites in the world jacques cousteau. Dry suit diving is a different experience to wetsuit diving and during your course youll learn about the different. Oct 01, 2002 flanked by rugged mountains, idyllic beaches and rolling farmland, new zealand s 15, 4 kmlong coastline offers endless diving adventures. This includes spearfishing charters in addition to scuba diving charters to a wide range of destinations including the hauraki gulf and poor knights islands. Best padi specialty courses to take when diving in new zealand. Show gps spots and access like spot xs successful nz hunting guide, shows full details that the spot offers. Having been a protected marine reserve since 1981, this subtropical reef system shaped by volcanoes is in pristine condition and boasts a wide variety of sea life.

Queenstown is the birthplace of tandem skydiving in new zealand, also known as the adventure capital of the world. Were located on the coromandel peninsula of new zealand a mecca for divers from around new zealand and all round the world. Dive wellington with island bay divers padi open water. New zealand s underwater world is vast and water temperatures are varied. These are our signature dive tours, but if you have something else in mind just contact us and well tailor something just for you. Tairua dive and marine ltd operate tairuas longest running trailer boat dive charter operation the charter boat tairua dive, run by steve and brenda. Located between 3 oceans, and with a long, often indented coastline of almost 18,000 kilometres, diving in new zea land offers you an extraordinary paradise. Many of new zealand s dive sites can be accessed year round, but for the best conditions and warmer waters its best to come during the months of january and june. Wellknown diving sites include the poor knights islands, the cavalli islands and the bay of islands.

If you want to dive with the tairua locals then youve come to the right place. Off the north and south islands, dive sites are scattered among subtropical islands, towering kelp forests and coldwater fiords. Diving in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. Dive trips in new zealand book online padi adventures. This area between goat island and tawharunui is protected. If you are looking to become a certified diver, then you can find many places to learn. The following diving new zealand events are planned for 2021. Auckland is also known as the city of sails, refering to the passion of its inhabitants for sailing. Dive wellington with island bay divers padi open water, buy. South island new zealand book online dive kaikoura. She receives a plea from her sister, shaye, to return home to help save their brother, ben, from losing their family scuba diving business, so she. The part two class is designed to evolve a part one diver into a refined and masterful gue fundamentals diver.

Day charters spearfishing courses about book a charter current page. Padi 5 star dive centre, and academy of diving in the centre of auckland offering padi dive courses. Off the north and south islands, dive sites are scattered among subtropical islands, towering kelp forests and cold. We have a huge range of the latest top quality equipment on display and with our facilities dedicated to making sure you have a great time underwater, we are your one stop shop for all your underwater adventures whether its snorkelling, scuba or technical diving but its not only. Experienced divers with at least 10 dives and an open water certification will be able to dive for crayfish and scallops to bring home for dinner. The country abounds with subtropical reefs, wrecks, clear water springs and alpine fiords.

Come dive new zealand and discover a worldclass wreck dive off the coast of new zealand when you venture underwater to view mikhail lermontov, one of the biggest cruise ships to sink since the titanic. Rainbow warrior was a greenpeace boat active in supporting a number of antiwhaling, antiseal hunting, antinuclear testing and antinuclear waste dumping campaigns during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This is the lonely planet diving and snorkeling new zealand book paperback overview. Flanked by rugged mountains, idyllic beaches and rolling farmland, new zealand s 15, 4 kmlong coastline offers endless diving adventures.

Auckland diving provides professionally run classes for brand new divers, right through to competitive training at olympic level. Many of new zealand s best diving spots are just off shore, offering easy access. Sep 17, 2020 if swimming with some of new zealand s most impressive marine life and majestic sea mammals is on your hit list then a dry suit is your best bet for enjoying the mesmerizing south island sites that new zealand has on offer. Welcome to dive otago, new zealand s premier scuba training facility. Shows gps marks and access for all dive spots plus much more. Piper is a member of new zealand s elite police national dive squad and west is the owner of obans barrestauranthotel called due south piper has not been home to stewart island for nine years.

We promote the sport of diving in new zealand and support our affiliated clubs around the country. Designed for easy carrying and use, the log book provides space for verification of each dive. On many of new zealand s main rural roads, the speed limit is 100kmh unless a sign says a different speed applies. Poor knights islands scuba diving new zealand is absolutely fabulous, as tropical currents also bring in a fascinating array of fish in different colors, shapes, and sizes.

A recordkeeping book accepted by prospective employers, diving contractors, and many national and international government agencies including the u. Its waters in the north are subtropical, and then temperate in the south. Ssi scuba schools international your choice for dive. Book an amazing liveaboard holiday trip or a dive resort. Training courses new zealand divingnew zealand diving. Recreational course and professional career development course which lead into the dive industry, or set you up for employment overseas. Through this part of the course you will become capable of functioning as part of a team and operating with a high level of skill when it comes to more complex and potentially stressful elements of diving technique and practice. Unique to milfords underwater world are sheer cliff faces that provide spectacular fiord wall diving and a totally unique eco system of deepwater emergent black coral trees. Tutukaka is new zealands premier fullservice dive charter operator, servicing the poor knights islands.

With purposesunk shipwrecks, fascinating marinelife, and great visibility, northland is one of new zealand s most popular diving playgrounds. Specialists in scubapro, beuchat, waterproof and custom diver scuba equipment. Interactive dive to the wreck interactive website from greenpeace germany and kubikfoto felling of a warrior, 15 july 2005, the guardian article on 20th anniversary of rainbow warrior bombing including updates on further developments in the case. British born john hopkins joined our 10 day diving adventure through new zealand this is his story. New zealand diving warkworth 2021 all you need to know. The island also offers fantastic snorkelling opportunities for those who do not know to dive. The national currency is new zealand dollar or kiwi dollar nzd. A two week diving and adventure itinerary covering both the north and south islands and new zealand s best dive sites, including poor knights, the rainbow warrior and the wreck of the hmnzs canterbury. As a tourist destination, new zealand calls forth pictures of green pastures, witty hobbits and wicked allblack rugby players. A marine reserve since 1981 this subtropical reef system presents a stunning diversity of reef fish, pelagics, sponges, anemonies, nudibranchs and sea weeds. Dive tutukaka is an outstanding operation that serves new zealand s best dive site, the poor knight islands, three hours north of. Without question, new zealand s most famous diving spots can be found in the north of auckland at the poor knights islands. Commercial diver log book dive magazine dive new zealand.

Water temperatures reach about 21 degrees celsius in the north island and around 18 degrees celsius in the south island. One diver remarked the only marine life he has not seen in new zealand was a mermaid diving. Driving in new zealand waka kotahi nz transport agency. New zealand offers some great diving for scuba divers of all skill levels, and to those who enjoy different types of diving. Island bay divers will service any brand of scuba gear sold in new zealand book in your dive gear for servicing now.

A recordkeeping book accepted by prospective employers, diving contractors, and many national and international government agencies. This book explores 75 of the best dive sites around new zealand, with fullcolor photos throughout. The late jacques cousteau once said that he thought that the poor knights islands marine reserve, off new zealand s tutukaka coast, were one of the worlds top five diving locations. The country is situated between the equator and the south pole, so the underwater world of new zealand inimitable in its beauty is meant for diving. Diving new zealand s milford sound piopiotahi marine reserve is an experience that can not be found any where else on earth. The evidence uncovered thus far is compelling, as winston cowie right writes in this feature. A complete manual for the 2nd level of free diving freediving books by yannis detorakis. Please see below for dive trips that you can book now. You can dive wrecks, dropoffs and subtropical reefs in clean, clear waters. Your best chance of getting regular diving work is to do onshore diving with a commercial operator. Here we share our recent diving and spearfishing adventures, freediving and spearfishing tips, as well as some epic catch and cook seafood recipes. In fact recently jacques cousteau rated the area as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.

Many of new zealands best diving spots are just off shore, offering easy access. Skills nationals training on 24th, compete 25, 26, 27. We offer an interactive reef tour with stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers in their natural environment. Please contact us or call us to schedule dive tours on days that are not currently open in our booking. Dive centre ltd is new zealand s longest running dive company. For 50 years, ssi has provided highquality training in recreational scuba, extended range, rebreather diving, freediving, swim, and lifeguard programs, from beginner to instructor trainer levels, and is accredited by a global iso certification. We provide diving in most beautiful locations in the bay of islands.