Things to do in Auckland, North Island: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

August 24, 2021 Roger Rusk

The Māori call Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau — a maiden desired by 100 lovers, and a valuable territory fought over for centuries for its fertile land and natural harbors on the Pacific Ocean (to the east) and Tasman Sea (to the west). Today, it’s New Zealand’s largest city: A vibrant and diverse place where nature and urban life go hand-in- hand, with 48 volcanic cones, more than 50 islands, and 29,000 km of coastline and beaches just minutes away from the arts and shopping of the central city.
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1. Goat Island Dive & Snorkel

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Goat Island Dive & Snorkel

Welcome to Goat Island Dive & Snorkel. Auckland's #1 underwater adventure offering everything from snorkel and dive hire, scuba dive training and dive trips. We are situated on the Matakana Coast in Leigh, just on the road to New Zealand's first fully protected marine reserve, Goat Island. The Reserve is teaming with life and offers an amazing experience for all levels. We have beginner guided snorkel tours or come on one of our advanced snorkel lessons to gain more understanding. If you are feeling more adventurous why not try scuba diving, we have lessons for first timers and more experienced divers. Dive in with us!

2. Dive Jamanta

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Dive Jamanta

Feel what it's like to breathe underwater and learn the basics about Scuba diving in a safe environment. Perfect for kids aged 10 years and up or anyone who wants to try it out first in a swimming pool before taking the plunge in the ocean.

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NAVI Tours

Navi Outdoor Tours is an award winning travel agency in Auckland, New Zealand. We can take you on your dream holiday so that you have a great adventure. We take pride in our wide variety of travel products and can give you an amazing experience with the best value through our tours.

4. Gulf Eco Adventures

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Gulf Eco Adventures

Explore beautiful remote islands & view amazing wildlife aboard our newly refurbished 11m launch. Fully guided & catered boat trips, including the FREE use of snorkel equipment, wetsuits, kayaks & paddle boards! Snorkel & Sightseeing Adventures of the outer Hauraki Gulf Islands including Little Barrier Island, the Mokohinau islands, Hen & Chicken Islands & Great Barrier Island, with excellent opportunities for dolphin sightings! We also offer a FREE PICK UP / DROP OFF service between the Warkworth bus station to Sandspit. Also available for private charter for up to 12 passengers.

5. Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

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Waiheke Dive and Snorkel

Waiheke Dive and Snorkel is a fresh new approach to your local dive shop! Specialising in try dives, guided snorkelling tours, learn to dive PADI courses you know you’re in for a great adventure! Waiheke Island is just 35 mins scenic ferry ride from Auckland CBD, so we’re a great day trip!

6. By Sea

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By Sea

Waiheke Island Coastal Excursions with emphasis on fun and exhilaration and an appreciation for conservation in this natural environment. Excursions are shaped to connect you with the coastline and uncover the ecological and cultural qualities of the island, from a seaward perspective. We offer several trip options from a 90 minute taster, popular 2.5 hour Takapu trip to full day charters.

7. Hooked Up Charters NZ

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Hooked Up Charters NZ

At Hooked Up Charters we firmly believe in putting smiles on faces of the fishing enthusiast’s. Our skipper’s experience of 20+ years ensures, making our fishing tours of the Hauraki Gulf Auckland fun, comfortable and memorable while catching plenty.

8. SailFit Retreats

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SailFit Retreats

Luxury wellness adventures. Offering retreats on a luxury yacht in New Zealand & Turkey. Our retreats are the perfect harmony of fitness, mindfulness, exploring & fun. We create an atmosphere for you to re-energise, re-vitalise & relax. With the help of our qualified SailFit professionals, you are armed with the tools to sustain the level of energy you need to grow, develop & succeed.

9. New Zealand Diving

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New Zealand Diving

Welcome to New Zealand Diving! We offer charters and training for all divers, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced diver. This includes spearfishing charters in addition to scuba diving charters to a wide range of destinations including the Hauraki Gulf and Poor Knights Islands. We also offer a number of shipwreck charters for the underwater rust junkie. Our boat Midnight Diver is a Humber Destroyer 7m RHIB, and is ideally suited for use as a dive charter boat. She is very seaworthy and a fast ridged hull, inflatable craft with full safety equipment on board.

10. The Octopus Hideaway

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The Octopus Hideaway

The Best Full-Day Hire Price and highest recommended snorkel tour provider in the area. We have the highest standard snorkel gear, included with our in-house designed 5mm wetsuits. Biggest range of prescription masks available. We provide full information at our shop, about the Goat Island Marine reserve, fish and where to snorkel.

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