Take the plunge
DIVE INTO THE BEAUTIFUL BAY OF ISLANDS
BREATH TAKING SCENERY THAT CAN ONLY BE EXPERIENCED BY DIVING THE UNIQUE WATERS OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS
Paihia Dive in the Bay of Islands is the Far North of New Zealand’s best little dive centre and it’s our great pleasure to show you all the underwater wonders of this beautiful part of NZ.
We offer scuba diving trips to the spectacular Rainbow Warrior aboard our fully equipped dive RIB ‘Aka Maru’, which takes only 8 minutes from the shore to reach the dive site.
Whether you want to explore the wonders of the underwater world for the first time or you want to launch an exciting career in the dive industry, we will help you realize those dreams. This is arguably the best diving in New Zealand!
why paihia dive?
Paihia Dive was present at the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, and have been running dive trips there since 1987. No one has done more dives on this wreck than Craig has.
Paihia Dive was part of the team that organised the sinking of the ex HMNZS Canterbury wreck in Deep Water Cove, and we have been diving it ever since. We specialise in taking recreational divers on their first wreck dive under the supervision of our experienced instructors. So if you have never dived a wreck before, let us show you around!
We dive across more sites in the Bay of Islands than any other diving company in New Zealand. You will have the chance to dive in the most magical and untouched locations in the Bay of Islands!
Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior was Greenpeace’s flagship. On its way to protest France’s nuclear testing on the Mururoa Atoll when it was sunk by French saboteurs on July 10, 1985, in Auckland Harbour.
HMNZS Canterbury
The former Navy Frigate HMNZS Canterbury F421 now rests in Deep Water Cove near Cape Brett. Upright and intact, she makes for an impressive sight. This is a great dive location year-round.
Diving Courses
Whether you want to dive with us in the beautiful Bay of Islands, or in any of the world’s other amazing dive locations, your Open Water certification is the ticket you need. With courses to suit all levels of dive experience Paihia Dive will be able to help you achieve your diving goals.
Other services
SHOP DIVING GEAR
We stock a wide range of gear to ensure you are fully equipped for all of your diving adventures!
Meet The Crew
Meet the epic team behind Paihia Dive!
Paihia Dive is a family-run scuba diving operation situated in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. We have a strong team of passionate and experienced dive instructors. Our guests consistently leave us great reviews and give us positive feedback!
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