Canterbury Wreck Dive Site Bay of Islands

Diving on the Canterbury Ship Wreck Bay of Islands New Zealand

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Canterbury Wreck and Reef Dive

The former Navy Frigate Canterbury F421 now rests in Deep Water Cove near Cape Brett. Upright and intact, she makes for an impressive sight in a great dive location! Divers hit the bow at about 20m and can swim through the bridge to the helicopter hangar at 27m. The upper deck, bridge, and first floor levels are easily within recreational diving range. The lower levels are for more advanced divers, with the stern resting at approximately 36m. Fish are already making themselves at home aboard the Canterbury, with resident schools in the bridge and around the funnel. This is just beginning, as the location of this Frigate will ensure it quickly becomes a haven for dozens of fish species. We are an official dive operator for the Canterbury. Check it out now and watch the fish life grow!

From: NZ$220.00

Per Person

8 Hours

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

Highlights

HMNZS Canterbury Wreck
Reef Diving Bay of Islands
Explore Bay of Islands above and below
Snorkel Bay of Islands
2 Dive day trip

Full Description

We meet at the shop at 07:45 am and sort out paperwork and gear. We then load our trolleys and stroll down to the Paihia Wharf (100yards from the shop). Here we load our 11.5m twin 300hp powered hard top aluminum boat.

After a short safety briefing, we cast off and head through the beautiful bay of islands. It is a 40-minute ride to Watercove, where the HMNZS Canterbury is resting bolt upright on a sandy seabed at 36m. The wreck is 114m long and is 14m deep at its shallowest and 36m at its deepest. There is a lot to see, including gunning mounts, telephones, a bridge, a helicopter hangar, and a missile room. Deepwater Cove has been...

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Includes

Snorkel

Bay of Islands tour

Wreck and reef dive

Reef Dive

Meeting Point

We meet at our dive shop on Williams Rd at 7:45 am. Pick-ups available at the Russell Wharf at 8:45 am.

Additional Information

If you are an Open Water diver, you will also need to s-e-l-e-c-t the Deep Adventure Dive option to dive the wreck.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

From

NZ$220.00

Per Person

8 Hours

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

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35 Williams Rd, Paihia, New Zealand, 0247

Rainbow Warrior Wreck and Reef Trip

Rainbow Warrior Dive Day...
We start the dive day at 7:45 am at our dive shop on Williams Rd. We organize equipment and paperwork, and load our mini bus and trailer for an 8:30 am departure. We drive 45 minutes north to Matauri Bay, where we launch our 7.5m inflatable boat from the beach. Once at Matauri Bay, we set up scuba gear, put on wetsuits, and did the safety briefing. Launching the boat is lots of fun from the beach and makes it a very short boat ride of 8 minutes to the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. After the wreck dive, we head to one of the beautiful beaches on the Cavalli Islands for some lunch/snorkeling, and if we have any reef/DSD divers on board, they do their first dive. After lunch, we then head to one of the many great reef dive sites in the Cavalli Islands. This is normally an 18m or less diveexploring the volcanic reef areas. We have plenty of swim-throughs, tunnels, and caves, so if you are keen on this, let us know! Once all the diving is done, we head back to Matauri Bay, arriving at about 2:30 pm and back to Paihia around 4:00 pm. Arrival at Paihia can vary depending on how busy the boat is and if customers need to be back for a bus. If you are catching a bus in the afternoon, please let us know!
Please bring your swimsuit, towel, sunblock, camera, and something warm to wear after diving. You are welcome to bring your own lunch, or we are happy to provide a packed lunch for $12.00. Just let us know if you would like the meat or the vegetarian option.
Note: The Rainbow Warrior lies in water deeper than 18m/60ft. As such, any Open Water divers who wish to dive the wreck must do so in conjunction with a PADI Deep Adventure Dive (which will contribute to their Advanced Open Water certification). This costs an additional $50. You must be a certified diver to dive the wreck. As the Rainbow Warrior wreck is a deep dive, on awreckintemperatewater we require that you have dived within the last year before doing this dive as a Deep Adventure Dive. If you are Advanced Certified or higher, we require that you have dived within the last 2 years. If you are concerned about your diving skills, then booking a refresher day trip before wreck diving is advised.

Duration: 8 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are refreshments also included on the trip?

No, refreshments are not included on the trip. Participants should bring their own lunch, though lunch may also be available for purchase or optional onboard.

What should I bring with me for the dive experience?

You are recommended to bring a swimsuit, a towel, snacks, water, sunblock, and a camera.

What kind of dress should I wear?

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and swimwear underneath, as you will change into a wetsuit for the dive. Bring warm clothing to put on afterward, as conditions can be cool on the boat.

Is there a minimum number of travelers required, and what happens if it isn’t met?

Yes, a minimum number of travelers is required. If the minimum isn’t met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date, an alternative experience, or a full refund.

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before the activity starts.

Canterbury Wreck and Reef Dive

From: NZ$220.00

Highlights

HMNZS Canterbury Wreck

Reef Diving Bay of Islands

Explore Bay of Islands above and below

Snorkel Bay of Islands

2 Dive day trip

Visit

Full Description

Includes

Additional Information

NZ$220.00

Rainbow Warrior Wreck and Reef Trip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are refreshments also included on the trip?

What should I bring with me for the dive experience?

What kind of dress should I wear?

Is there a minimum number of travelers required, and what happens if it isn’t met?

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

What is your cancellation policy?

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