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New Zealand’s sub-tropical, temperate and, frankly, cold Southern Ocean diving attracts large numbers of enthusiasts every year.
The water may often not be as warm as some other Pacific destination, but the diving is fantastic. With a coastline that, if it was straightened out, is as long as that of the USA, New Zealand has a huge variety of dive sites. The fact that you are never further than 130km from the sea anywhere in the country may be the reason that New Zealand has the highest number of scuba divers per capita than any other country in the world. It may also have something to do with the amazing marine life and reef habitats that are found throughout the country, from the famous Poor Knights Islands in the North to the stunning cliffs and drop-offs of the Southern Ocean.
January to June are the nest months for sea conditions, visibility and abundant marine life. |
