Trip Reports

Volkner Rocks: 5th - 7th February 2010

With perfect weather, visibility of over 25m, Bronze Whalers, schools of Maomao and Kingies, not to mention the dolphins that came to play with the boat, this trip rates as some of the best diving Mel and Jamie have done in New Zealand! Download trip report as PDF

OceanBlue Liveaboard - Cavern Extravaganza: 23rd - 25th January 2010

HMNZS Waikato: 23rd January 2010

Astrid and Mike took advantage of the great weather to start a new mapping project of the Waikato, whilst Tim was doing his Advanced Wreck course and Christian and Sian were just diving for fun! Download trip report as PDF

Riwaka Resurgence: 14th January 2010

Following the Lermontov trip, our group of keen wreck divers turn their hands (or should that be fins?) to a different overhead environment. Download trip report as PDF

Mikhail Lermontov: 10th - 13th January 2010

Tech Dive NZ's first of several trips to dive one of the largest shipwrecks in the world. Mel, Jamie, Astrid, Tony, Chris and James are all astounded why diving this good isn't better known to the rest of the world! Download trip report as PDF

Blue Creek Resurgence Exploration Dives: 7-8th January 2010

Mel, Jamie and James head down to the South Island for an exploration of the little dived cave system. Despite the 6 degrees water temperature and the 2km hike with twinsets, the trip is certainly worth the effort! Download trip report as PDF

HMNZS Waikato: 3rd January 2010

Another great day of diving on the Waikato, with Tony and Chris doing their Advanced Wreck Diver course. Mike has kindly written the trip report for the day! Download trip report as PDF

HMNZS Waikato: 22nd December 2009

Andy and Jamie headed out for an impromptu Christmas "skive dive" on HMNZS Waikato, and were joined by Mike, Tony, Tim and Ben. With two long dives exploring the interior, there were some big grins on the drive home! Download trip report as PDF

Poor Knights: 5-6th December 2009

Jamie and Mel spent the weekend in Tutukaka, showing international visitors the joys of diving at the Poor Knights and even managed to convince Cas to do a wreck dive! Download trip report as PDF

Northland Cave Exploration: 14-16th November 2009

Whilst we've been to Matai Bay a few times before, this trip was different! Our aim was a technical diving trip, just spending time exploring new potential cave diving sites in the area! Download trip report as PDF

Stealth Dive: 12th November 2009

Jamie and Mel embarked on a stealth mission with Kevin from Ocean Blue, we're not telling you what they were up to - you have to try and work it out! Download trip report as PDF

HMNZS Waikato: 11th November 2009

Another classic "skive dive" on the Waikato! Andy, Jamie and Mel spent the time getting the logistics for the new Advanced Wreck Diver course right, whilst Mike and Chris spent their time getting to know the wreck better. Thanks to Chris for writing this trip report! Download trip report as PDF

Matai Bay: 24-26th October 2009

Taking advantage of the Labour Day weekend, Mel headed up to Matai Bay for some great diving despite a mixed bag when it came to the weather! Download trip report as PDF

Horahora Power Station (Lake Karapiro): 21st October 2009

After a long time studying old maps and tracking down information, we eventually found the location of Horahora Power station that was flooded in 1947. Whilst our idea to dive New Zealand's first hydro-electric power station didn't quite go to plan, it was certainly an adventure for all involved! Download trip report as PDF

Lake Taupo & Waikato River Drift Dive: 3-4th October 2009

Another great weekend exploring new spots in Lake Taupo, and revisting places we have dived before! Many thanks to Tony for submitting his report of the weekend, though it wasn't as cold as he makes out.... Download trip report as PDF

Africa: 27th August - 20th September 2009

One of our regulars, Rob Wilson, has just returned from a month's trip to Africa and has shared the first half of his diving odyssey in this trip report. Thanks for sharing, Rob! Download trip report as PDF

Riwaka Resurgence: 17th September 2009

Riwaka is one of the more accessible cave dives in New Zealand, so Jamie and James took a side trip after diving the Mikhail Lermontov to explore this cave system. Download trip report as PDF

Tulagi, Soloman Islands: 6-13th September 2009

The Soloman Islands offer some great diving, from good reefs to deep wrecks. Mel and Cas took the bull by the horns and got some great dives in their week away. Download trip report as PDF

Mikhail Lermontov: 11-15th September 2009

Four days of great diving on the Mikhail Lermontov, probably one of the world's best wreck dives! If you haven't dived the "Rusty Rusky", then put it on your must do list. Download trip report as PDF

Mayor Island: 6th September 2009

Whilst the weather didn't play ball, Jamie, James & Chris got a good taste of diving at Mayor Island. Download trip report as PDF

Aldermans: 30th August 2009

A trip to the Alderman Islands was blessed with great sunshine, and another shark sighting for Jamie - two in as many weekends! Download trip report as PDF

Lake Rotoma: 26th August 2009

Whilst a long day trip from Auckland, the Rotorua lakes offer some great diving for those brave enough to face the cool water. We took a day off midweek to go an explore one of the more popular sites in the area. Download trip report as PDF

Poor Knights Liveaboard: 22/23rd August 2009

Another great weekend at the Poor Knights courtesty of Ocean Blue which gave Jamie plenty of opportunity to explore more of the caverns at the Poor Knights. Download trip report as PDF

HMNZS Waikato & Poor Knights "Skive Dives": 18-19th August 2009

A fantastic dive trip, showing once and for all that midweek diving is always better! The August "skive dive" consisted of a night dive on HMNZS Waikato, followed by two dives at the Poor Knights islands. Such a great few dives, it warranted two trip reports! Download trip report as PDF

Volkner Rocks: 10-12th July 2009

A trip to Volkner rocks had mixed weather, but some great diving. Download trip report as PDF

Lake Taupo & Waikato River Drift Dive: 27-28th June 2009

A few hardy souls braved the cold winter water of Lake Taupo and had a fun time zooming down the Waikato River! Download trip report as PDF

HMNZS Waikato: 30-31st May 2009

HMNZS Waikato was purpose sunk as a wreck dive and is the perfect place to get acquainted with wreck diving practices! Thanks to Dive! Tutukaka we ran a wreck diver course on the Saturday and combined it with experience dives on the Sunday. Download trip report as PDF

Rainbow Warrior: 13th April 2009

After being sunk in Auckland harbour in 1985 by operatives of the French intelligence service, the Rainbow Warrior was refloated and towed to it's current resting place in Matauri Bay. Northland Dive provided an opportunity for two dives on this beautiful wreck with a real history behind it. Download trip report as PDF

Matai Bay: 10-12th April 2009

Matai Bay provides some excellent diving in the far north of New Zealand. Over the Easter break, a group of divers ventured to the area for three days of diving with A-Z Diving based in Whatuwhiwhi. Download trip report as PDF