South Bay Kaikoura

Baxters Reef is an easy beautiful shore dive, great for training and beginner level divers. The inside of the reef is often protected from swell and wind. The outer is more exposed but offers deeper water (8-16m) and more fish life. Straight forward dive with easy navigation and a clear reef to follow.

8 minuters bilresa från Daves Diving Kaikoura bakom Fyffe House. Ingångs- och utgångspunkten ligger vid den gamla båtrampen som inte längre används. Observera att båtarna går ut från stranden, var försiktig. Den gula "No Fishing"-bojen är en referens för simning på ytan.

A rough walk over the rocky peninsular of Kaikoura with a difficult entry. Swim through a kelp forest and rock formations with swim throughs and small caves to explore. With many entry and exit points this dive site can be enjoyed many times.Surge and swell can make this dive tricky especially the entry and exit.

A very sheltered spot that is normally only used when weather prevents diving elsewhere. It is surrounded by boating exclusion buoys so it is very safe.

The Koi is a 32-meter vessel from Scotland, built in 1912 and sunk in 1940. Originally a passenger ship travelling between Motueka and Nelson, it was later converted into a coal ship. She now lies in 12 meters of water and is a great dive site for macro photography!

Double Cove är ett marint reservat i det vackra Queen Charlotte Sound. Denna plats är idealisk för nybörjare och träning, eftersom den är ganska skyddad med djup från 9 till 18 meter. Tillträde till vattnet sker med båt eller en liten brygga.

Lochmara is home to a local reef conservation project helping regenerate kelp, as well as an underwater observatory. The area around the observatory shows a great representation of Inner Sound fish species. During our surface intervals, guests can explore the Lochmara Lodge bush and wildlife conservation project.

Allports Island is an uninhabited island reaching a height of 79 meters. The water is deep around the whole coast of the island and is great for deep diving. The site is suitable for all levels of diving. Mostly used for deep-dive training.

Mikhail Lermontov är ett av de största kryssningsfartygsdykningarna i världen. Det sjönk under mystiska omständigheter 1986 och har blivit ett vrakdyk i världsklass för dykare från nybörjare till tekniska dykare. Lermontov ligger i en avlägsen skyddad vik på toppen av Nya Zeelands södra ö.

A sheltered bay in Port Gore, ideal for beginners and training dives. Sandy bottom with a mooring line in the centre, around 6 metres at the bottom of the line. Great spot for night diving too