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Hen Island Full Day Certified Diving Trip

Warkworth, Auckland - Show on map

NZD015

For 1 person

1 Day

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$250 each

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Overview

Highlights

Explore Hen and Chick Islands
Incredible marine life, spectacular topography and even crays to catch!
Open to all levels of certified divers

Spend the day exploring the waters of Hen Island and it’s incredible marine life including blue mao mao, trevally, silver drummer and more - you may even spot dolphins, orca, sharks or even whales! Descend the dramatic walls as they drop to boulders, exposing cracks where the cray are hiding!

What's Included?

Two tank dives
Dive gear, tanks and weights
Boat charter
Safety briefings

Experience the dramatic scenery and diving of the Hen & Chick Islands. The diving here seldom disappoints and provides a list of fish on anyone's wish list. Big shoals of fish, spectacular topography & even crays to catch!

Your charter includes a 45 minute boat trip out to the island and two tank dives. This adventure lasts a full day and takes in the wildness of the remote islands, with the possibility of seeing pods of dolphins or orca, sharks and even whales.

The Hen & Chick Islands are set in a chain which depicts the wildness of New Zealand. With a general diving depth of up to 25m and visibility 10-20m, it is suitable for certified divers of all levels. If you have not dived within the last 12 months you will need to contact us about a refresher course.

Session Length

Please allow a full day for this experience
Trips start at 8.30am and return to shore at approximately 4pm

Important Information

Guidelines

Minimum age 11 years for certified child divers, must be accompanied by an adult
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
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
Dive guide (additional charge) required if diver has less than 10 x logged dive experience

Cancellation

Once the booking has been confirmed changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy,

Numbers on the Day

There is a minimum of four and a maximum of eight people per sailing.

Spectators

Spectators may be allowed in the event of empty spaces, however this cannot be guaranteed.

Weather

The schedule may be changed due to adverse weather conditions. Alternative dates will be provided.