DIVE TRIPS, CHARTERS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Become part of our vibrant diving community! Join exciting social events, explore on group dive trips, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Stay in the loop with all the action: sign up for our quarterly newsletter ('Join our movement" link below) and follow us on social media (buttons below). Don't miss out – dive into the fun with us. - everyone is welcome in our Waka.
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:
March 15th 2026 Easter Egg hunt (Lake Rotoma)
April 12th 2026 Clean up event
May 10th 2026 (Lake Rotoma)
June TBC
July TBC
If you're interested in joining the NGĀ MANAIA DIVE CLUB, please contact us by clicking here with expressions of interest.
SOLOMAN ISLANDS GIZO TRIP 2026
JUNE 12th - 19th (TRIP NOW FULL)
Explore the incredible biodiversity of wrecks and vibrant reefs of Gizo, Soloman islands with Aotearoa Dive.
Gizo is celebrated as offering some of the worlds most exciting and diverse diving and we are going to be exploring world war 2 wrecks, offshore reefs, dramatic coral walls and the abundant marine life that inhabited it all.
Included: Return flights, accomodation, dives, all meals and transfers
2 SPOTS LEFT - Please note this trip is for experienced divers with Deep and Nitrox certifications
ANNUAL DIVE CLEAN UP 2026
Our Annual clean-up dives are a way for our divers to give back to the taioa, safeguarding the mauri of our lakes and maintaining their integrity, while sharing this day with our whanau, tamariki and community.
The event will involve SCUBA divers, Free Divers, non-divers and families getting their hands dirty on the shoreline.
Location: COMING SOON
Date: Sunday, April 12th 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM – Registration (ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER)
11:15 AM – Karakia
11:30 AM – Safety Briefing (Mandatory for all DIVERS)
12:00 PM – Divers enter the water & Land volunteers allocated areas
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Trash Sorting at collection point
1:15 PM – All Diving Completed
1:15PM - Lunch, Kai served
1:45 PM – Group Photo
2:00 PM – Prize Giving
3:00 PM – Event Concludes
Join us to help protect our lake and make a difference!
Important Notes:
All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
All divers participating must be professionally trained and certified. Don't forget to bring your certification for verification (if required).
Safety first—follow instructions from Aotearoa Dive at all times.
What to Bring:
Divers: Full dive kit, in good, functioning condition + catch bag for collecting rubbish and gloves
Land volunteers: Enclosed shoes and gloves
All Participants: Reusable water bottle, sun protection, and a positive attitude :)
DIVE CLEAN UP WEEKENDER 2026
Out annual pilgrimage down to Wellington will soon be on us. Each year we take a group of our divers to support the amazing work conducted by our mates Ghost Diving NZ.
If your keen to join us on this years trip to be held in July 2026, please contact us by clicking here
Contact us for details and accommodation options - this is for experienced divers, who are accustomed to cold and trying conditions. If your a non diver, Shore crew is also needed,
