DIVE TRIPS, CHARTERS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
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NGĀ MANAIA CLUB DIVE
Join our dive club for free!
It's the perfect way to dive regularly, join exciting trips, and connect with fellow divers who share your passion for the ocean and the environment. While club dives are always free, please contact us in advance if you need to hire equipment so we can arrange it for you
2025 Club dive days:
September 27th 2026 (Working bee, Hamurana Springs)
October 18th 2026 - LOCATION TBC
November - Poor Knights Islands (details below)
December (Christmas party)
If you're interested in joining the NGĀ MANAIA DIVE CLUB, please contact us by clicking here with expressions of interest.
POOR KNIGHTS WEEKEND DIVE TRIP
November 21st - 22nd 2026
Come dive one of Aotearoa’s most iconic underwater playgrounds with us. 🌊🤿
We’re heading north for a weekend of epic diving at the Poor Knights Islands - incredible underwater scenery, marine life, walls, arches, caves and plenty of time to simply enjoy being underwater.
2 day dives at the Poor Knights
Optional night dive for those wanting to experience the underwater world after dark
From $280 per diver (with your own gear)
+ $40 Tanks and weights
+ $110 Full equipment hire
The Night dive is optional and can be added for those who want to join us for an after dark adventure.
Book your spot with Aotearoa Dive and let’s get amongst it.
BALI, INDONESIA DIVE TRIP 2027
Departing: 21 August 2027 - Ex Denpasar from $3,250 NZD Diver | $2,352 NZD Snorkeller
7 nights TWIN share Superior Garden Bungalow accommodation at Kubu Indah Dive & Spa Resort
Return airport transfers Ex Denpasar - Group
TOTAL DIVE PACKAGE : 15 DIVES
7 Shore & 3 Boat dives in the Kubu and Tulamben area
2 x Boat dives in the Amed Area
1 x Full day trip to Nusa Penida, inc. 3 boat dives and lunch
Complimentary Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers
Daily dives incl. guide, tank, weights, porter and transport to the dive site by Minibus.
One Complimentary 60 Minute Balinese Massage at The Alam Spa
Breakfast daily
OPTIONAL UPGRADESUpgrade to a Single Garden Bungalow : $988.00
Upgrade to a TWIN share Beach Bungalow: $93.00
OPTIONAL MEAL PLANUpgrade to 7 Night Half Board Meal Package
$352.00 NZD pp Inc. 1 x 3 Course meal daily
HAMURANA SPRINGS, KAIKAITAHUNA RESTORATION PROJECT
Working bee Information
New Date: 27th September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hamurana Springs
We're heading back to Hamurana Springs to continue the important conservation mahi we have started.
✅ What to Bring
Full dive gear
Wetsuit (mandatory for anyone entering the water)
Gloves
Catch bags / collection bags
Dive knife or cutting tool
Mask, snorkel and fins (if freediving/snorkelling)
Filled water bottle
Warm clothes and towel for afterwards
⚠️ Important Information
All divers must complete and sign a Health & Safety form before participating.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
A wetsuit is required if you are going in the water above the hips
This is a conservation working bee focused on removing invasive pest weeds.
Please take care around native plants and wildlife.
Buddy teams will be allocated before entering the water.
Follow all instructions from dive leaders and safety coordinators.
Ensure all equipment is in good working order before arrival.
Be mindful of visibility and maintain communication with your buddy at all times.
Kai and refreshments will be provided. however, this is a working bee, so we ask that everyone receiving kai is actively participating in the day's activities, whether that's in the water or supporting the mahi on land.
The Goal
We are starting at the top of the spring and working section by section to remove invasive pest weeds and restore this special taonga. This is a long-term project, and every volunteer, every bag collected, and every hour contributed helps make a real difference.
Whether you're scuba diving, freediving, snorkelling, or helping on shore, your contribution is appreciated.
See you Sunday for a great day of conservation, community and kaupapa-driven mahi. 🤿🌿
Dive equipment is available for hire. pick up from the shop on Saturday only.
PALAU, MICRONESIA DIVE TRIP 2028
Depart: 6 May 2028 | Return : 14 May 2028 - Ex Auckland
from $7,096 NZD Diver | 4,535 Non Diver
Return International Airfares Ex Auckland to
Palau flying via Brisbane with Qantas Airways, New Zealand Departure Taxes
Return airport transfers
8 Nights TWIN share Marina bay view room
accommodation at The Cove Resort
Breakfast daily whilst at The Cove Resort
10 Dive package ( 2 dives per day )
1 Day diving Pelieu ( 2 dives)
Sams Dive Tours Incl: Single tanks, weights,
dive guide , lunch and hotel transfers
BONUS GROUP INCLUSIONS
Free Nitrox to 32% ( for certified Nitrox divers)
Unlimited dives on Sams Macro Wall
Complimentary 3rd Chandelier cave dive on one
of the dive days
Jellyfish Lake snorkel stop on one of the dive
days
WWII Peleliu History Tour
For diving and water tours in Palau, the appropriate permits
are required.
Koror Rock island permits: Permit with ACCESS to Jellyfish
Lake USD$100.00 per person, valid for 5 consecutive days.
Peleliu Sate permit : Permit for SCUBA Diving USD $60.00
per person, valid for 5 consecutive days.