Auckland + Hauraki Gulf

Sheltered Goat Island shore dive with kelp, rays and easy snorkelling.

Indoor North Shore pool used for confined-water dive training.

Kelp-covered Tawharanui reef with boulders and current-sensitive edges.

Hauraki Gulf kelp reef with varied terrain, crayfish, and summer kingfish.

Sheltered Whangaparāoa beach entry with easy, shallow diving.

Offshore Kawau reef with strong current and big fish.

Gem Cave is a shallow cave on Goat Island.

Shallow marine-reserve snorkel spot with huge fish life.

Leigh Reef: current-swept kingfish reef

Shallow harbour wharf dive with pylons, silt, and boat traffic.

Mathesons Bay: sheltered NZ inlet for shore diving and snorkel