Bay of Islands
This magnificent bay of 50 islands and innumerable reefs is home to a multitude of marine life including common and bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, manta rays, octopus, moray eels and many fish species.
Northland
A sub-tropical climate and superb coastal scenery makes Northland rewarding for any traveller, especially divers.
Otago
The southern ocean has many surprises for the adventurous diver who is prepared to brave the cooler temperatures. Otago’s coastline is home to fascinating marine creatures - sea lions, seals, penguins and migratory birds.
Poor Knights Islands
Just a day trip away from Auckland is one of the finest dive locations in New Zealand. ‘The Knights’ were rated by the late Jacques Cousteau as being one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Waitomo Caves – Auckland
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 198kms (124 miles). Allow at least 2.5 hours drive time (not including stops).
New Plymouth – Waitomo
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 181kms (113 miles). Allow at least 2.25 hours drive time (not including stops).
Wellington – New Plymouth
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 354kms (222 miles). Allow at least 4.5 hours drive time (not including stops). Part of the Surf Highway 45.
Napier – Wellington
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 334kms (209 miles). Allow at least 4.75 hours drive time (not including stops).
Napier – Taupo – Napier
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 278kms (174 miles). Allow at least 3.5 hours drive time (not including stops).
Gisborne – Napier
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 213kms (133 miles). Allow at least 2.75 hours drive time (not including stops). Part of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Rotorua – Gisborne
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 287kms (179 miles). Allow at least 3.6 hours drive time (not including stops).
Tauranga – Rotorua
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 82kms (51 miles). Allow at least 1 hours drive time (not including stops).