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 environment. The dives are always free but if you need to hire dive equipment please contact us in advance so we may arrange this for you.
January Sunday 19th
February Saturday 22nd (Mercury Islands details below)
March Sunday 30th
April Sunday 6th (Annual Clean up details to follow)
MERCURY ISLAND DIVE DAY TRIP
We are heading up to the Coromandel February, Saturday 22nd 2025 to dive, have some fun and unwind.
Join us!
What's included:
2 Boat Dives
$250 with your own equipment
$300 with tanks and weights hire
$350 with Full gear equipment
The Plan
Most will be making their way up to Whitianga on the Friday and spending the night.
Saturday
Meet at Whitianga Wharf 8am
2 dives
BBQ after the dives
Arrive back at the wharf approx 3 - 4pm
Either drive home after the dives, or stay for a couple of beverages and stay another night :)
Fiji Dive Trip 2025
This is your chance to dive with Fiji's iconic sharks and soft coral Mecca — book your once-in-a-lifetime shark diving experience now!
What's Included:
Return International Airfares Ex Auckland to Nadi flying with Fiji Airways
New Zealand Departure TaxesReturn airport transfers Ex Nadi to The Pearl Resort - Pacific Harbour
7 nights TWIN share Premium Marina View room accommodation at The Pearl Resort Hideaway
3 Days ( 2 Boat dives per day) Soft Coral Dives with Aqua Trek
Incl: Single tanks, weights and dive guide
3 Days ( 2 Boat dives per day ) The Ultimate Shark Encounters with Aqua Trek
Incl: Single tanks, weights and dive guideBuffet Breakfast daily at The Pearl Resort
Bali Dive Trip - 2 Spots Left
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
DAY SKIPPER + IN WATER SURVIVAL COURSE
The Day Skipper - CBE Certificate course is an introductory Coastguard Boating Education course for everyone from family to crew, including those new to boating. It is particularly suited to those who are new to the responsibility of being a skipper on their own vessel.
Course purpose:
This course is for recreational pleasure craft operators and crew and covers general knowledge required to operate a pleasure craft in familiar waters during daylight hours, at an introductory level.
Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate knowledge of:
the components of a boat and its equipment
basic boat handling techniques
the use of navigational charts
basic tide and weather terminology
navigational marks
Maritime Rules and Regulations
the causes of and preventative actions to be taken in emergency situations
common marine knots and their application.
Certification:
On successful completion of this course, you will have achieved Coastguard Boating Education's Day Skipper Certificate. This is an internal certification only and is not recognised by any qualification authority or standard setting body, i.e. NZQA unit standards do not apply.
DATES: May Fri 16th & Sat 17th 2025
Normal price is $310pp but we have a subsidised rate reduced to $100pp
This includes: Course materials, classroom delivery of the program, kai during your course, pool entry and certification.
Friday 16th 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 17th 8am - 4pm
