Goat Island Double Dive Trip (local marine reserves)

These 3 marine reserves are in close proximity to our dive shop. Which one we visit depends on your preference and dive conditions.

Goat Island or Te Hāwere-a-Maki is a tiny island (approximately 1 hectare or 2.5 acres) in New Zealand located close to the North Island coast, north of Auckland, northeast of Warkworth, and directly west of Little Barrier Island. Be surrounded by huge snappers, red moki lively kelp forests and try to spot as many nudibranchs and eagle rays as you can!

Just south of Leigh you can find Matheson Bay. This is one of our most popular and easily accessible shore dives. We usually find heaps of octopus, nudibranch, snapper, seahares, stingrays, eagle rays and more interesting critters at this spot! 

Set on a remote peninsula, Tāwharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland region’s most beautiful white sand beaches. See sting rays, crays & large snapper fish. These protected areas are safe & free from strong currents & suitable for all abilities.

New Zealand Diving offers a one day charter with two dives. Do two shore dives and enjoy a nice lunch and surface interval on the beach. These are excellent dive sites for all divers, whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver.

To join one of our charters, you must have dived within the last 12 months – contact us if you need a refresher course. Not a certified diver yet? Join us for a try dive or open water diver course! Any dive experience is dependent on weather and sea conditions. Check our T&C's before booking.

Overview of the day

- Meet at our dive shop in Warkworth around 8:30am (we will email you to confirm the time)
- Briefing & equipment fitting
- Drive to the dive site (approx. 20-30 mins, please contact us if you don't have your own transport)
- 2 dives with a surface interval on the beach

Included

- Dive guide
- Dive equipment
- 2 dives

Please bring

- Swimsuit & towel
- Dry and warm clothing for after the dive
- Water, snacks & lunch
- Your certification