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Last updated: 3 yr. ago - Oct 23, 2023
Country Overview of New Zealand
Region: oceania
Beginner dive sites: 135
Advanced dive sites: 141
Expert dive sites: 62
192 Dive sites in New Zealand
135 Beginner Dive Sites in New Zealand
Fairchild Reef
Lochmara
Putahataha Island
Little Cave Bay
Home Point
Lee Breakwater
Cave Bay
STANLEY ISLAND
Waterfall Reef
Rhino Horn
Leigh Wharf
Takatu Point
BLACK JACK REEF
Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Kauri Mountain Awarua Rocks
PEACH GROVE - GMI
KORAPUKI
Anemone Boulders
Jan’s Tunnel
THE MAORI LADY
Hope Point
Haylee’s hideout
Aramoana Mole
Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
RED MERCS
The Outpost
The Nursery
Harrison Cove
MV Mikhail Lermontov, wreck
Greenstone Beach
Goat Island
ROCKY BAY - GMI
Wood Group Training Center
Nursery Cove & The Labyrinth
SOUTH EAST CORNER
Butterfly Wall
Matapaua Bay
Pinakitanga Point
Rarotonga Bay
Cleanerfish Bay
Matauri Bay
4 mile reef
South Bay Kaikoura
Shag Rock
Get Wet Waikato
GEM STONE BAY
Mathesons Bay
Dive Now
ABC Bay
Nine Pins
Seal Colony
Jones Bay
HUMBUG BAY
The Pump House
The Gardens
OHINAU ISLAND
Wiakawa Swim Spot
The Golf ball/ Car Park
GREEN ISLAND
The Avenues
Ti Point Wharf
MAHURANGI IS/ GOAT IS
Melville Cove
Tawharanui
Urquharts Bay
DOUBLE ISLAND
White Reef
Reotahi Bay
Five Mile Bay
Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands)
Te Hua Point
Double Cove Marine Reserve
Old Wharf
Lake Rotoma
Baxter’s Reef
Ngaio Rock
Bowling Alley
Marakura Bay
TUPAREHUIA - Waione
Middle Arch
Post Office Rock
Giant Boarfish Cave
BRONZIE BAY - GMI
West Point
PANCAKE ROCKS - MIDDLE ISLAND
MAMONA BAY
Penguin Cove
Black Rocks Lagoon
Calypso Bay
Wharewaka Point
Sylvan Park
Hommer Reef
Saint Kilda’s Rocks
Blue MaoMao Arch
Fox Cove
Koi Wreck
OPITO BAY
Riko Riko cave
Seal Rock / Waikaranga
Oculina Point
Hammerhead
Joeys’ Maze
Promenade Point
HOME BAY - GMI
AUT Millennium Centre
CORALIE BAY - GMI
Matts Crack
Acacia Bay
Alice A. Leigh /Rewa ShipWreck
Taurikura
Taupiri Bay
Motuwheteke Island
Bridal Veil
Wellington Reef
Little Ohinau
Whalers Bay Kaikoura
TUPAREHUIA - Parerangi
Key Hole
Tabletop Reef
Whangarei Heads Old Women
Wooded Island
Whangamumu Reef
Stanmore Bay Pool
Barren Arch
Champagne Rock
OTAMA REEF
Mcgregor’s Bay
Elephant Point
Aldermens- Mooring Bay
Aldermens-Middle Middle
Waitete Bay
Yellow Sponge Garden
Devils Point
BIG BAY
Cray’s Crack
141 Advanced Dive Sites in New Zealand
Bream Rock
Putahataha Island
Little Cave Bay
Home Point
Lee Breakwater
Cave Bay
STANLEY ISLAND
Rhino Horn
Takatu Point
BLACK JACK REEF
Brady’s Corner (Shark Fin Cave)
Never Fail Rock - GMI
PEACH GROVE - GMI
SAIL ROCK - GMI
The Triangle
KORAPUKI
Aldermens- Bishops Hat
Anemone Boulders
Jan’s Tunnel
THE MAORI LADY
Magic Wall
Sonic Boom Cave
Paia Point
Hope Point
Haylee’s hideout
Aramoana Mole
Penguin Point
Taharoa Domain (Kai Iwi Lakes)
RED MERCS
Harrison Cove
Gem Cave
MV Mikhail Lermontov, wreck
Waiwiri Rock
Wonderview
Greenstone Beach
HMNZS Canterbury (Wreck)
ROCKY BAY - GMI
Wood Group Training Center
Peter’s Rock (Cone Rock)
SOUTH EAST CORNER
Butterfly Wall
Barney’s Rock
Pinakitanga Point
Rarotonga Bay
Sharks Tooth Kaikoura
Cleanerfish Bay
The MUC (Majestic Unicorn Cove)
Matauri Bay
The Sisters
Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
THE TWINS
Dive Now
Nine Pins
Seal Colony
HUMBUG BAY
The Pump House
OHINAU ISLAND
The Golf ball/ Car Park
HMNZS Waikato wreck
GREEN ISLAND
The Avenues
MAHURANGI IS/ GOAT IS
DOUBLE ISLAND
Leigh Reef
Reotahi Bay
Blue Maomao Arch (Bay of Islands)
Te Hua Point
Double Cove Marine Reserve
Lake Rotoma
Ngaio Rock
Allports Island
Aldermens- HoneyComb
Bowling Alley
Northern Arch
Marakura Bay
Middle Arch
Giant Boarfish Cave
Southern Arch
BRONZIE BAY - GMI
Eastern Arch
Dale Point
West Point
Aldermens- Fish Factory
PANCAKE ROCKS - MIDDLE ISLAND
Rena (Wreck)
Penguin Cove
Black Rocks Lagoon
Calypso Bay
Te Titoki Point
Maomao Arch
Sylvan Park
Hommer Reef
Saint Kilda’s Rocks
Blue MaoMao Arch
Koi Wreck
OPITO BAY
Riko Riko cave
Seal Rock / Waikaranga
Oculina Point
Hammerhead
Joeys’ Maze
Promenade Point
HOME BAY - GMI
Matts Crack
Acacia Bay
Kariparapa Point
North Shore Canoe Club
Danger Rock
The Dog
Flat Rock
Motuwheteke Island
Bridal Veil
Simpson Rock
Big Eyes Lair
Boulder Garden
Little Ohinau
Whalers Bay Kaikoura
Sinbad Gully
Pillar Rock
Key Hole
Whangarei Heads Old Women
True Love Reef
Whangamumu Reef
Stanmore Bay Pool
Barren Arch
Orca Bay
Rainbow Warrior
Champagne Rock
Cathedral Cave
OTAMA REEF
Sunshine Bay
Cherry Island, Taupo
Elephant Point
Aldermens- Mooring Bay
Aldermens-Middle Middle
Devils Point
Taravana Cave
THE BOOK CASE - GMI
BIG BAY
Ngatamahine Point
Cray’s Crack
62 Expert Dive Sites in New Zealand
Bream Rock
Matiatia Bay - Wharf
Little Cave Bay
Lee Breakwater
Cave Bay
STANLEY ISLAND
Never Fail Rock - GMI
KORAPUKI
Aldermens- Bishops Hat
Hope Point
Penguin Point
RED MERCS
MV Mikhail Lermontov, wreck
Wonderview
HMNZS Canterbury (Wreck)
Wood Group Training Center
Cleanerfish Bay
The MUC (Majestic Unicorn Cove)
Landing Bay Pinnacle & Teravana Cave
THE TWINS
Walk the Dog Wall
Dive Now
The Pump House
OHINAU ISLAND
HMNZS Waikato wreck
DOUBLE ISLAND
Leigh Reef
Double Cove Marine Reserve
Ngaio Rock
Aldermens- HoneyComb
Northern Arch
Middle Arch
Dale Green
Southern Arch
Piercys’ Backside
Eastern Arch
Dale Point
Wild Beast Point
Aldermens- Fish Factory
Rena (Wreck)
Penguin Cove
Black Rocks Lagoon
Oculina Point
Matts Crack
North Shore Canoe Club
Danger Rock
The Dog
Flat Rock
Bridal Veil
Simpson Rock
Boulder Garden
Little Ohinau
True Love Reef
Stanmore Bay Pool
Barren Arch
Orca Bay
Sunshine Bay
Cherry Island, Taupo
Greenstone Point
Devils Point
Ngatamahine Point
Cray’s Crack
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