Full Day Marine Reserve Certified Diving Trip
Available dates
4 fortnightly payments of $43.75
Highlights
- Dive in two marine reserves; Goat Island and Tawharanui
- Beautiful marine life
- Suitable for all levels of certified divers
See sting rays, rays, snapper and perhaps even a dolphin or a shark, too on this full day dive experience taking in Goat Island and Tawharanui. See parts of the reserves not accessible from the shore, and witness the true wildness of the reserve away from the crowds.
What's Included?
- Two tank dives
- Dive gear, thanks and weights
- Boat charter
- Lunch
- Full safety briefings
Explore New Zealand’s first ever marine reserve, Goat Island, on this one day charter. Dive this reserve and see areas unreachable from the shore and witness the wild side of Goat Island. Then, head to Tawharanui Marine Reserve, a 400 hectare marine reserve with flourishing marine life. You won’t have to swim far to find a nest of crayfish.
You’ll meet at the provider’s dive centre headquarters in the morning for your safety briefings before heading out, and will enjoy a light lunch between your dives.
Please note this experience is for certified divers only.
Session Length
- Please allow a full day for this experience
- Tours depart at 8.30am and return at approximately 4pm
Guidelines
- All participants must be certified divers and have evidence of their qualification
- This is an experience open to all levels of divers however divers with less than 10 dives experience must be accompanied by a guide or experienced diver
- Minimum age 11 years for certified child divers, must be accompanied by an adult
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Dive guide (additional charge) required if diver has less than 10 x logged dive experience
Cancellation
Once your booking has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy. Changes may be necessary due to weather conditions or minimum number requirements. Weather conditions will be confirmed 24 hours prior to sailing date.
Numbers on the Day
A minimum of four people are required for this experience. There is a maximum of 8 people per sailing.
Spectators
Spectators may be allowed in the event of empty spaces, however this cannot be guaranteed.
Weather
Changes may be necessary due to weather conditions. Weather conditions will be confirmed 24 hours prior to sailing date.
Dress Code
Scuba gear will be required for this trip with wetsuits worn at all times.
This experience takes place in Warkworth.
