Dive Northland New Zealand |
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When diving in Northland, New Zealand you are in for some of the best diving that New Zealand's aquatic realm has to offer. Not only are the beaches beautiful, but so is this stunning coastline that offers a heap of top diving locatins. The Crayfish up here in Northland are the biggest in New Zealand and divers here have come across some real beauties in excess of 15 kg. Having the chance to see such a specimen in itself, is more than worth the trip to go for a dive in Northland.
Take a closer look at the dive locations that we currently have for Northland New Zealand below, and make your next dive adventure one of the Far North.
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Diving at the Cavalli Islands is magical. This group of Islands situated on the East Coast of Northland New Zealand, offers some unique diving opportunities. Fantastic diving is on offer here with an added bonus, namely the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. This once vessel of Peace is now a living monument to the stunning beauty that can be found on a dive adventure within this area.
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The Bay of Islands offers magnificent subtropical diving as you explore the beauty of New Zealand's aquatic realm. Here you can take a short boat trip to investigate the newest addition to this scenic coastline the wreck of the HMNZS Canterbury F421. This Leander class frigate was scuttled in November of 2007 and is already showing signs of life in and around here structure. Other great opportunities exist when going for a dive in these northern waters like the abundant marine life that is well known to the underwater photographer.
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Whangaroa harbour is an extensive harbour in upper northland that leads out to stunning dive locations on offer along the east coast. There are multiple camps within this area like the Tauranga Bay motorcamp right on the waters edge. This location is one of my favorites as it is here that I can go for a Freedive and get some Paua then don my tanks and explore the outer reefs gathering some Crayfish for dinner along with some big fat juicy scallops.
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| Explore the stunning dive sites around the Cape Brett area. Here we only have one dive site featured but with your help this section will grow over time. Explore the Adventure, watch the video Diving Danger Rock with Northland Dive. |
Dive Whangarei |
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Here at Whangarei there is a beautiful stretch of coastline that offers a world of unique diving possibilites. This is an area that the Dive Planet team have not yet researched and we would appreciate any information from local dive clubs and divers about sites in this area. Please forward Dive site information to info@diveplanet.co.nz
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The Poor Knights Islands were named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the top ten dive locations in the world. An abundance of marine life at the poor knights reserve is sure to please all divers. Stunning Archways and caves add to the magical ambience as you fin your way along stunning encrusted walls of life. You may even see Orca whales and Manta Rays here in the summer months at the Poor Knight Islands.
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Even though the Tutukaka coast is the gateway to the Poor Knight Islands we have listed them in their own category. This section of coastline has a lot to off all divers whether they are in it for photography or hunting. The wrecks of the Waikato and the Tui lay off these shores that are visited by Charters heading out to the Poor Knight Islands.
Do you have more info about diving the Tutukaka coast. If so please share with us all here.
info@diveplanet.co.nz
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Mangawhai Heads is another great piece of New Zealand's stunning coastline and another area that the Dive Planet Team will be gathering information about over the summer of 2008 and 2009. Please help us and send in information about diving in Mangawhai.
info@diveplanet.co.nz
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