Most visitors fly into Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand's main international gateway. From Auckland you can reach Hauraki Gulf dive zones by a mix of short drives (north-coast marine reserves) and passenger or car ferries (Waiheke and Great Barrier).

If you are trying to maximize water time, stay central for ferry access, or stay on the North Shore if your plan is focused on Long Bay-Okura and north-coast shore diving days.

For shore diving north of the city: A rental car is the most practical option. It lets you move between sites based on wind direction and gives you backup choices when conditions change.

If you are trying to maximize water time, stay central for ferry access, or stay on the North Shore if your plan is focused on Long Bay-Okura and north-coast shore diving days.

For shore diving north of the city: A rental car is the most practical option. It lets you move between sites based on wind direction and gives you backup choices when conditions change.

Auckland + Hauraki Gulf

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around