Experience some of the country’s best diving, just 45 minutes drive from Auckland! You’ll encounter a variety of different species up close & personal and be given advice from local experts on where best to dive based on your experience.

The two marine reserves are situated next to each other and just a short distance from the dive centre. Goat Island is the oldest in New Zealand and Tawharanui the youngest, both are very different from each other and the best diving is from a boat. Get to dive away from all the tourists and explore the seldom seen areas of both of the reserves.

This is an excellent dive site for certified divers, whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver. Experience includes all rental equipment and 2 dives from the boat.

The Tawharanui Marine Reserve was established in September 2011. The reserve allows marine life to flourish. You don’t have to swim far to find a nest of crayfish all sitting there blatantly, as if they know they are safe. Tawharanui is a perfect dive site for beginners to feel safe and enjoy the dive while those more advanced will always find something new to admire.

Goat Island is New Zealand’s first marine reserve. It was created in 1975 and officially opened in 1977 and is famous for its big Snapper, blue Maomao and many other species of fish in easy access to shore. On the exposed side of Goat Island there is a drop off which offers a variety of life or you can dive in the more sheltered eastern side of Goat island. Its suits all abilities and is a perfect way to relax and take in the amazing underwater environment.