One of the most memorable dive trips for me was hands down the Taupo trip- where I got to drift dive down the Waikato River. As a part of my divemaster course with DIVEHQ we had a 4-day trip down to Taupo where we had the opportunity to do 4 drift dives plus a drift […]
Scallops, common name ‘The New Zealand Scallop’, is a bivalve mollusc of the family Pectinidee, the scallops Pecten Novaezealandiae is a completely free-living, mobile and somewhat migratory. Scallops can swim with brief bursts of speed by clapping their shells together (Jet Propulsion) The two valves are asymmetric. The left valve is convex while the right […]
With Daylight Savings over you may feel like your opportunities to go diving after work are also over. But some of us are super excited that it is now night dive season! Take this opportunity to experience your local sites in a whole new light! You will be amazed at the changes that occur underwater […]
Since the start of the diving season last year, I’ve been scouring the coasts of the upper South Island from Wainui to Waikawa, chasing down all the elite table species. From Butters, Moki and Kahawai to the more elusive Kingfish, I’ve hunted through crooks, crags, rocks and reefs to get my hands on the very […]
Fiordland is one of those dive sites around NZ that is on many people’s bucket list. This incredibly unique environment is popular for everyone from novice to old hand, from hunter to photographer. It is the abundance of life and biodiversity that appeals to pretty much every diver. The number of rare species and sheer […]
Sure, you have a certification card, but that doesn’t always mean you’re feeling ready to dive. Especially if you’ve been hanging at home for weeks at a time. If it has been awhile since your last dive, you may be in need of a PADI ReActivate scuba refresher program. Here are seven signs to look for. 1: […]
Scuba diving is a world renowned sport one of which is known for being one of the most relaxing yet fulfilling activities. Living and maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle will have many positive attributes that will improve your overall experience as a diver. Scuba diving is all the motivation you need to stay physically […]
Every diver loves to go for a dive during a warm sunny day, but what about at night? For the slightly more advanced diver, a night dive is a great way to enjoy diving from a whole new perspective. Meeting at the shop, the start to any dive trip. Allowing for everyone to get […]
Fiordland? I thought it would be cold, difficult to organise and expensive! Turns out I was wrong on all 3 counts when we finally headed to the deep south earlier this year with Dive Club Wellington. 1. The temperature while not exactly tropical was very similar to Wellington over summer. We were there in March […]
Baxter’s Reef in South Bay of Kaikoura, New Zealand, is an Aquatic Gem and one of my personal favourite sights to dive. It is a sight that is great diving for both beginner and advanced divers. With an abundance of marine life during the day, my buddy Dom and I thought we would go have […]