Sep 01
We headed out to Tiri Tiri Island on the first day of Spring to complete a couple the navigation and fish id dives of the Advanced course. Jack and James made their first dives after completing their Open Water course in August and they are all set for heaps of diving over the Summer.
Aug 20
Another group of intrepid divers joined us again for a weeks diving at Safari Lodge at Nananu-i-ra Island in Fiji. A welcome break towards the end of an NZ winter and we were treated to some amazing warm water diving. Again the highlight was heading out the Vatu-i-ra reef system in the Bligh channel. We …
Aug 07
We headed up to the Bay of Islands last Friday afternoon to pitch camp at “The Farm” on Old Russel Rd. The backpacker accommodation was basic, but the facilities were great along with the staff and everyone agreed they’d be happy to return. The farm is about 25km from Rawhiti, which is where we launched …
Jul 29
Blue skies, calm seas and great vis made an awesome 4 days diving at the Cavalli Islands. The highlight, as usual, was dropping on to the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior for the first dive of the day. We had the wreck all to ourselves and from the surface I could see the divers making …
Jul 22
We have moved to 8 Keith Hay Court, Silverdale ! After more than 30 years on the Whangaparaoa Penninsula we’ve taken the opportunity to move next to the motorway into slightly larger premises. The new shop looks great…come down and check it out !
Jul 07
Congratulations to Jack, Nick and James on completing their Open Water Course. A big thanks to Corey for helping out as divemaster. Luis from Portugal enjoyed his first dives in NZ…but it will be the last time he forgets the undergarment for his drysuit. Luis buddied up with Wayne from the UK to explore Wellington …
Jun 25
Another bunch of happy divers complete their Open Water course at Wellington Reef. Congratulations to Ben, Josh, Mike and Mike on completing their learn to dive course. We’ll see you back soon for your Advanced course. Thanks to Grant Hanly for helping out with the instructing. View the Photo Gallery below:
Jun 12
Just completed my Hollis Explorer rebreather course with Rubens Monaco from IDC Scuba in Melbourne. The Explorer unit is a dream to dive. Designed for everyday recreational divers this rebreather is very safe, simple and easy to use. Looking forward to getting back to NZ and introducing more people to the joys of rebreather diving. …
May 28
The month of May has provided amazing visability again as 12 divers returned to Matauri Bay for 2 days of diving. Monday was great weather and even though the cold winds gusted up to 40 knots on Tuesday, we still managed to complete 10 dives – including 2 night dives ! On Monday we had a …
May 13
5 Keen divers head out to Leigh Reef and the Outpost for a couple of dives on Sunday morning. With a 15 knot wind and 1m swell the surface conditions were a little choppy, but it was worth it as the diving was great. Leigh Reef had a current running which attracted the schools of …