Dive trips, charters and social events
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NGĀ MANAIA CLUB DIVE
Our awesome dive club is free to join and is a great opportunity to dive and meet likeminded people with a passion for diving and the enviroment.
Held on one Sunday each month, the dives and BBQ are always free but if you need to hire dive equipment please contact us in advance so we may arrange this for you.
October 13th 2024
November 10th 2024
December - Xmas dinner party (Rotorua)
POOR KNIGHTS - LABOUR WEEKEND
FULLY BOOKED
The Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve is located 12 Nautical Miles off the coast of New Zealand. They are renowned for their stunning above and below water topography and the marine life is colourful and dynamic.
You’ll get to experience three dives, in an environment that will take your breath away. Don’t forget about the tour around the islands which we do during your surface interval between the dives. You will visit Riko Riko Cave, the largest measured sea cave in the Southern Hemisphere and visit Eastern and Southern Arches. Learn a little about the islands both human history and its geology.
Join us on a Labour weekend getaway
October Saturday 26th
- Drive up to Tutukaka
- Optional stop Kelly Tarlton Auckland
(General admission $35)
- Dinner at Schnappa Rock Tutukaka (menu in the link)
Stay the night at Tutukaka Holiday Park
(accom options from $40 - $150)
October Sunday 27th
- 3 Dives Poor Knights Islands
($340 if you have your own equipment)
8am departure drive back approx 4.30 -5pm
- Choose to stay another night or drive home after the dives.
Bali Dive Trip 2025 - FULLY BOOKED
Explore Bali’s best dive sites, from the Liberty Wreck in Tulamben Bay to Manta Point in Nusa Penida.
September 6th - 14th 2025 join Aotearoa Dive on a dive trip to Bali’s south and east coast, diving Padang Bay & Candidasa, the islands of Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan, world famous USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben Bay, and fabulous muck diving in Amed.PLUS! It’s mola mola season, so fingers’ crossed we’ll have a close encounter in Nusa Lembongan!
The trip includes:
Flights with Jetstar and Garuda ex-Auckland via Sydney7 nights in a Standard Room at Lotus Bungalows with air-con, ensuite.Daily buffet breakfast15 guided dives with air-filled tanks, (Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers) and weightsReturn private transfers from Bali Airport to the ResortAll this for NZD 3,799pp
This is a very popular dive trip - don’t delay Deposits of $500 are required to secure your spot
Saturday
Meeting at Kelly Talton 10am -1pm
Then to our accommodation at Leigh central 3pm
Night dive - Goat Island 6.30pm
Dinner at Leigh Pub 8pm (at your own cost)
Sunday
Breakfast at Leigh Bakery (at your own cost)
Morning Dive - Goat Island
GOAT ISLAND/KELLY TARLTON
WEEKEND DIVE TRIP
Our winter weekend getaway this year is coming up on February 8th -9th 2025
We are going on a roady to Goat Island to spend the weekend to dive, have some fun and unwind.
What's included:
Kelly Talton - General admission
UPGRADE OPTION - Shark Cage Snorkel Experience
Leigh Central Accommodation - Cabin for 2, shared bathroom
UPGRADE OPTION - Motel room private bathroom and kitchen.
2 Dives
- 1 Night dive Saturday
- 1 Mid Morning dive Sunday
UPGRADE OPTION - Night Dive Specialty
(1 dive at Goat another at Lake Rotoma)
Cost $250 - for standard package or upgrades extra
Join Aotearoa Dive for a weekend
Everyone attending will receive a free "Blue Oceans" online program. The SSI Blue Oceans movement supports the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic environments, including oceans, lakes, seas and waterways and their magnificent diversity of plant and animal species.
Available spaces are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment. Contact us by CLICKING HERE to secure your spot.
