New Zealand has literally hundreds of diving sites with over 32000km of coast line and numerous lakes and rivers. Many of these sites are of a world class standard. The country abounds with sub-tropical reefs, wrecks, clear water springs and alpine fiords. If you want a rich variety of diving experiences its time you visited New Zealand.
The Far North - The sub-tropical climate, scenery and places of interest in the north make a visit for any length of time an enjoyable experience. Long summer sunshine gives Northland an "outdoor" season of at least six months. Basking in the warmth are hundreds of bays and beaches-sheltered sun traps where golden sands and sparkling seas provide playgrounds for everyone. The diving is world-class. Lying some 1000km northeast of New Zealand, and surrounding the four main islands in the Kermadec group, this is New Zealand's largest marine reserve. The marine reserve extends from the shallows inhabited by the rare spotted black groper to the deeper areas of the Kermadec Trench (3000m plus), making it representative of the local marine ecosystems. Corals do occur around these islands, but do not form reefs, as elsewhere in the Pacific. Raoul lsland the only island with water offers several protected archaeological and historic sites on the island and offers good photography. Three Kings Islands, a group of 13 islands (surrounded by many more islets and rocks), is situated at the northern tip of New Zealand. The Three Kings Islands are for the diver with a thirst for adventure. Rich in marine and bird life you can find many exotic dive sites. Here the tide rips are fast and furious as the Pacific Ocean rushes around the top of New Zealand to meet the Tasman Sea. Hapuka and bass are easily seen by divers. Novice divers should gain the experience of at least 30 to 40 dives around their local offshore islands and rocks before attempting a Three Kings dive adventure.
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