Dive! Tutukaka

Address
Marina Rd, Tutukaka
Free Phone
0800 288 882
Telephone
+64 9 434 3867
Fax
+64 9 434 3884
Email
Website
    Dive! Tutukaka is New Zealand's premier full-service dive charter operator, servicing the Poor Knights Islands; "the best sub-tropical diving in the world". An icon on Northland's horizon and 23km off the northeast coast of New Zealand, the Poor Knights Islands are washed by a warm current that sweeps down from the Coral Sea. Water temperatures are warmer, visibility is clearer, and the complex underwater landscape results in a unique environment. Subtropical and temperate marine life co-exists with extraordinary diversity, beauty and density. Jacques Cousteau rated the islands in the top 10 dive sites ever, and he knew what he was talking about.

    Over 125 species of fish, soft corals, encrusting sponges, vibrant anemones and ecklonia kelp forests; hundreds of mating sting rays, gorgonian fans, sandy bottoms and wall drop-offs - a day spent at the Poor Knights is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    Our friendly team will tailor the day to suit you; you won't be out of your depth, and neither will you be frustrated. With purpose-built dive boats that take you to a site that matches your ability, we help you enjoy your dives. With a dramatic landscape, passionate people and the stories that entwine the two, Dive! Tutukaka delivers a total experience.

    The only dedicated dive shop in Tutukaka supplying air-fills, equipment and retail sales, full equipment hire, professional crews, 364-day-a-year operations and PADI training for all levels; a Qualmark-endorsed National Geographic Dive Centre, and winner of multiple national and international awards.

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    Overall customer rating based on 3 individual reviews for this property.

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    Experience
    10/10
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    Date of Activity
    Sep 2012
    Type of Traveller
    Solo traveller
    Recommended?
    Yes

    Experience
    10/10
    10/10Rating

    Highlight

    It was amazing! We saw so many fish, I stroked a carpet shark and we saw a giant Salp.

    What to watch out for?

    Juts do it! Get in there and book. The crew were amazing, very friendly and helpful! Really helped me as a new diver feel comfortable and confident.

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    Date of Activity
    Apr 2011
    Type of Traveller
    Family with young kids
    Recommended?
    Yes

    Experience
    10/10
    10/10Rating

    Highlight

    Fantastic diving, great crew, outstanding equipment and boats.

    What to watch out for?

    If you've got the time.... go for a few days diving with these guys, there are sooo many sites to choose from, they often grade the boats by experience so everyone is in their comfort zone. The guided dives are great but if you have ability and the desire they are happy for you and your buddy to head off after a site briefing (The site briefings are concise and often quite entertaining!)

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    Dive! Tutukaka replies:

    Hey, thanks for reviewing us! We are stoked you felt comfortable, and enjoyed our lil' piece of paradise. I will let our skippers know that their briefings rated a mention. :) We love what we do, and I am pleased it shows. Many thanks, Kate

    Date of Activity
    Feb 2011
    Type of Traveller
    Group of friends
    Recommended?
    Yes

    Experience
    10/10
    10/10Rating

    Highlight

    Great dolphin activity was a bonus. The crew were especially great, and took extra time to make sure we got what we each wanted out of the day - I was impressed. Small groups, lots of smiling, easy professionalism, we had several expereinced divers as well, and they still had the day they wanted. Lot of thought goes into what they do here - and it shows.

    What to watch out for?

    Definately use Dive! Tutukaka, and stay on the Tutukaka Coast - great beaches, and Schnappa Rock had good local sustainable produce too.

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    Dive! Tutukaka replies:

    Thanks for the review, and the ten out of ten rating. =D We see pods of dolphins almost every trip, and they are indeed an added bonus. We try hard to get a balance for everyone, and it is nice to know that we delivered for you and your group. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know! Having Schnappa Rock right next door to our dive centre means we can check their offerings in detail too! Great coffee, FYI. Cheers Kate