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.
July 07th 2024
August 25th 2024
Sept 29th 2024
October 27th 2024
November 10th 2024
December - Xmas dinner party (Rotorua)
GHOST DIVING NZ - WELLINGTON DIVE CLEAN UP
Join Aotearoa Dive as we venture down to Wellington to support our mates at Ghost Diving NZ for a weekend of fun and making a positive impact on the environment.
We will be attending the Ghost Diving NZ Shelley Bay clean up on Saturday 27th July. Similar to last year, we plan to head down on the Friday and return on the Sunday, so it will be a full weekend of fun for everyone.
Contact us for further details and accommodation options.
This event is free, divers attending must be experienced.
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 September 21st - 22nd
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 (upgrade options available)
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.
WHAKAARI - WHITE ISLAND REEF CHARTERS
Commencing in August, we will be running regular (monthly) Ngā Manaia dive club charters out of Whakatāne to some of the amazing islands and reef systems the area has to offer.
These "no-take" boutique dive trips will be low numbers with an emphasis on customer service and quality dive destinations.
If you are interested in experiencing breath taking dives at some of the very best locations the Bay of Plenty coastline has to offer - contact us for further information and dates.
Bali Dive Trip 2025 (Full)
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
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL
