Dive HQ Whitianga

Dive HQ Whitianga offer a comprehensive range of recreational dive trips and pride themselves on offering Padi 5 Star facilities.

Enjoy some of New Zealand’s best shore and deep sea diving or why not try Kayak diving or snorkelling?

Activity Options

Shore Diving Trips

• Dive HQ’s location on the Coromandel Peninsula provides access to some of the most beautiful beaches and ideal shore diving sites in the country.

• You can be taken shore diving on almost any day of the year, to sites sheltered from conditions that may make boat diving inaccessible.

Boat Diving Trips

• Dive HQ Whitianga are very proud to announce the arrival of their NEW purpose built dive boat.

• "SCUBA DOO" is a Stabicraft 759 Super cab trailer boat modified & designed specifically for diving, surveyed to carry 10 divers and two crew comfortably.

• With two custom built entry/exit platform railings and ladders, getting in and out of the water couldn’t be easier.

• Powered by a Yamaha 250 horse power outboard getting there and back again is a breeze. Less travelling time to the vast array of dive sites in the area means more bottom time for all.

• With fantastic locations such as The Mercury Islands, The Alderman Islands, The Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve and more Dive HQ can cater for the needs of any dive enthusiast.

• Get a group together or join one of the scheduled trips to come and Dive The Coromandel.

Kayak Dive & Snorkeling Trips

• The kayak dive/snorkel trips are unique in that not only do you get to choose from many different dive/snorkel locations, you get to enjoy a leisurely paddle around some of the most spectacular scenery the Coromandel has to offer before, during and after the days diving/snorkelling.

• Kayak diving/snorkelling gives you the freedom to choose the dive/snorkelling site, get there under your own steam at your own pace, anchor and dive/snorkel to your hearts content or beach the kayaks and dive/snorkel from shore.

• The Marine Reserve has endless possibilities for diving and snorkelling, all teeming with marine life, perfect for exploring, photography and scenic dives/snorkelling.

• The kayak dive/snorkelling trips leave from Dive HQ Whitianga, a short drive to Hahei Beach, then gear up and paddle off. Everything is supplied including a dive/snorkelling instructor.

• You don’t need any specialty kayak training, just jump on and paddle. Dive HQ Whitianga are there to give you a safe and enjoyable dive/snorkel experience.

Other Information

• Prices include complete gear hire, instructor and kayak transportation (if applicable).

• Trips depart at approximately 9.30 am and return at 4 pm or as suited to the individual(s).

• Adventures run subject to availability of leader/instructor.

Location

7 Blacksmith Lane Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Dive HQ Whitianga is located right in the heart of Mercury Bay, on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula.