Sites start in 1m depth, so you don’t need to go any deeper than this if that’s your comfort/ fun zone. There's lots to see at 1m.
Some sites are good for any wind /swell other than southerly, and there are no currents within the sites during normal divable conditions.
Either dive it yourself, or join a guided group, or join a Saturday 9am club dive.
If you hire equipment from the shop it comes with a site brief by our staff for your choice of spot. See hire page for items’ hire costs.
Location addresses are those opposite the site, distance from shop is shown as km plus walking time (in minutes) - shown below. Roadside photos are of each site and Google Earth images show entry/exit points.
B. Princess Bay East 2.5 km , 27 minutes
We also offer guided tours if people want. See snorkel experience page on our Island Bay Website www.ibdivers.co.nz for more details & information.
If you want to get to know better those critters your guide will be pointing out to you, you should go on Sundays to the Bait House, Island Bay. Meet the experts - Dr Victor Anderlini & Judy Hutt - at the door. They're the founders of the Marine Education Centre and have the answers to all your questions. His staff and volunteers re very helpful as well.
Also for more hazardous sites we recommend a guide. These sites are not listed in the DIY list above for that reason. These are:
These have a hazardous rating because of currents, exposure, entry/ exit factors.
Phone: 04 383 6778 | Email: tim@ibdivers.co.nz | Shop Location: 353 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
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