The Great Barrier has a diversity of rich underwater life fed by the East Auckland Current which travels south through the famous Poor Knights and Mokohinau Islands reaching the 23 islands making up the Great Barrier. With a mixture of sub-tropical and temperate water fish and a colourful volcanic history the underwater world of Great Barrier Island an adventure for all diver levels.
We specialise in diving new sites regularly. The Barrier measures 285 sq/km and is 40 km long by 15 km wide. A huge underwater environment to explore...
Dive trips include 2 dives, sausage sizzle, coffee, tea, hot chocolate & hot soups and usually arrive back at Leigh Harbour by 4pm.
Great Barrier destinations
The West - Kathryn Bay, Wellington Heads, Broken Islands, Pigeon Rocks
- $140 - divers, snorkellers, sightseers
- $185 - with 2 tanks & weightbelt
- $240 - with full equipment hire
The South - Tryphena Harbour, Cape Barrier, Rosalie Bay
- $140 - divers, snorkellers, sightseers
- $185 - with 2 tanks & weightbelt
- $240 - with full equipment hire
Trips meet on scheduled date and time at Goat Island Dive.
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Bookings
Please phone 0800 DIVE NZ (0800 348 369) or email dive@goatislanddive.co.nz. We will need your credit card details to book your seat so please have these ready (payment can be made on the day). Divers must provide either log book or certification card before diving (if you have misplaced these items please speak to our staff).
Group bookings - Book 6 divers, YOU GO FREE!
- Dive Groups/Clubs - 'Apollo' can be hired at $1800 inc GST per day (16 divers). Multi-day trips to Great Barrier can be arranged upon request.
- Fishing trips (max 10 anglers)
- Island Delivery
Alternative trip locations
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