People who use only a snorkel when diving are typically in one of three groups:
Snorkelers – main activity is exploring, usual dive depth limit 5m.
Skin divers – main activity is hunting & gathering – spearfishers/ cray/ paua, dive to 10m.
Freedivers – usually have training in freedive techniques – dive beyond 10m.
This website concentrates on the South Coast reserve area and is an introduction for novice snorkelers wanting to use the reserve.
For a report of conditions and visibility (updated daily for this area) click on our contacts page.
We are in the middle of the Marine Reserve. The 5km long reserve is one of the best snorkel and dive spots in Wellington, teeming with crayfish, octopuses, and many species of fish and kelp. Click here for more information on the reserve.
We are based 20m from the final stop on the #1 bus route running from Churton Park, through the CBD and Newtown to Island Bay. A cycle lane runs in front of the shop. We have two off road car parks for pickup & drop down of hire gear. For non diving family members there is a park opposite us with a large childrens' playground . Island Bay beach (bordering the park) is one of Wellington's most popular beaches. Within 50m of us there is a cafe, a dairy and a fish 'n chip / Chinese takeaways.
On Sundays the aquariums are open at the Marine Education Centre.
We are trusted for safety, quality and integrity in our adventure activities. Established for 35 years, we are Wellington’s most experienced dive store and scuba diving & snorkeling adventure providers.
We provide the full range of dive services; skin diver/ scuba dive training, dive trips, diving equipment retail and equipment servicing.
Phone: 04 383 6778 | Email: tim@ibdivers.co.nz | Shop Location: 353 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
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