Happy scuba diver giving shaka underwater

−18–26m

Rainbow Warrior Wreck

−18m

White Reef, Maunganui Bay

-14–36m

HMNZS Canterbury Wreck

PADI 5-Star Dive Centre · Bay of Islands, Aotearoa

Dive the wild side of Northland

Learn to dive, go pro, or join us for a dive. Local instructors, small groups on board our dive boat and top-tier gear.

Bay of Islands & Cavalli Islands

Day trips to legendary dive sites

18m - 26m

Cavalli Islands

Advanced

Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Jewel anemones · Kingfish · Moray eels

12m – 38m

Maunganui Bay

Advanced

HMNZS Canterbury Wreck

Jewel anemones · Bigeyes · Snapper

12–30m

B.O.I or Cavalli Islands

Open Water+

Reef Dives

Eagle Rays · Schooling fish · Caves · Swim throughs

PADI Courses

From first breath to Instructor

Small groups, real ocean training dives and e-Learning so you spend more time underwater.

Try Dive

Discover Scuba

No experience needed — your first breaths underwater with an instructor by your side. Pool or Ocean

Full Day

$350

Try Dive

Discover Scuba

No experience needed — your first breaths underwater with an instructor by your side. Pool or Ocean

Full Day

$350

Refresher

ReActivate

Been a while? Going on holiday? Refresh your skills and confidence before your next trip.

1 day

$350

Refresher

ReActivate

Been a while? Going on holiday? Refresh your skills and confidence before your next trip.

1 day

$350

Beginner

Open Water Diver

Your lifetime licence to explore — certified to 18m anywhere in the world.

3–4 days

$849

Beginner

Open Water Diver

Your lifetime licence to explore — certified to 18m anywhere in the world.

3–4 days

$849

Continuing

Advanced Open Water

Five adventure dives, to bulild confidence and learn new skills. Unlock the 30m wrecks.

2 days

$849

Continuing

Advanced Open Water

Five adventure dives, to bulild confidence and learn new skills. Unlock the 30m wrecks.

2 days

$849

Continuing

Rescue Diver

The course divers call the most rewarding. Add on; EFR first aid.

2 days

$749

Continuing

Rescue Diver

The course divers call the most rewarding. Add on; EFR first aid.

2 days

$749

Continuing

Specialties

Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Drysuit, Underwater Photography and more.

1–2 days

from $299

Continuing

Specialties

Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Drysuit, Underwater Photography and more.

1–2 days

from $299

Professional

Divemaster

Your first pro level — guide certified divers and assist on courses.

2 weeks

$1,900

Professional

Divemaster

Your first pro level — guide certified divers and assist on courses.

2 weeks

$1,900

Professional

Instructor (IDC)

Turn your passion into a career teaching the world to dive.

2 weeks

Enquire

Professional

Instructor (IDC)

Turn your passion into a career teaching the world to dive.

2 weeks

Enquire

Interactive depth meter

What lives down there?

Tap through the depths to meet the Bay of Islands locals — from surface dolphins to wreck-dwelling morays.

5m

Dolphins

12m

Sub-tropical fish

20m

Stingrays

26m

Wrecks

-5m

Dolphins & surface life

Bottlenose and common dolphins cruise the Bay year-round. Snorkel the shallows alongside friendly snapper and sunlit kelp gardens.

Water 19–22°C · Vis 10–20m

Why choose Dive Zone

Locals who live and breathe the Bay

PADI 5-Star centre

The only NorThe highest PADI rating for training quality, safety and service.

Local Instructors

Northland-born crew who know every pinnacle, current and hidden cove.

One Stop Dive Shop

We do it all here; train the diver, guide the journey, supply the gear, and service the equipment.

Top-tier rental gear

Serviced in-house: 7mm suits, new regs, BCDs and Nitrox fills on site.

Google reviews

Divers keep coming back

4.9

★★★★★

Google reviews

  • “Best dive shop in Northland. The Rainbow Warrior was unreal and the crew made everyone feel at home.”

    Sarah M.

    Open Water · Google review

  • “Did my Open Water with Dive Zone — patient, fun instructors and the gear was spotless. Now hooked for life!”

    Tom H.

    Open Water · Google review

  • “Our school group had an incredible NCEA trip. Safety briefings were top notch and the kids loved it.”

    Mrs K. Rawiri

    School group · Google review

  • “Regulator service turned around in two days and priced fairly. Honest locals who know their stuff.”

    Grant P.

    Gear servicing · Google review

  • “Dolphins on the ride out, 20m vis at Deep Water Cove. Best day of our NZ holiday.”

    Lena & Max

    Day trip · Google review