DIVE GREAT BARRIER
RICH ECOSYSTEM GREAT BARRIER
Join us on our Great Barrier Liveaboard Tour, a 2 day charter and dive the unspoilt sites around the island. Set in the pristine surrounds of Great Barrier we will be visiting the wrecks of the SS Wairarapa, SS Wiltshire and the Taniwha. If you are the hunter gatherer type you can try your hand at catching crays and taking a feed home for the family.
For spectacular reef dives we will be heading to the Needles and the Pigeons plus many more. There is an abundance of marine life here amongst stunning topography and visibility You will be staying out at the island on Hawere, diving early and diving late. You can expect to get 4 dives on a day, if you are keen! There will be be plenty of food for everyone and spacious accommodation in a bunk style for 8 persons
DIVE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Great Barrier Island is a rich eco-system fed by the East Auckland current that travels through the famous Poor Knights and Mokohinau Islands. The climate is sub-tropical providing temperate waters and with its colourful volcanic history, there is plenty to explore underwater.
DIVE TOUR DETAILS & INCLUSIONS
Heading out from Sandspit Wharf just 45min north of Auckland, the Great Barrier Liveaboard charter will spend two days and one night at our destination. Food is plentiful and accommodation is in bunk style. You can expect to make up to 4 dives a day depending on the depth and duration of you dives. Dive gear can be provided if required.
Clients may bring their own alcohol, however, this may only be consumed after diving activities have completed.
DIVE CHARTER ITINERARY
Leaving at approximately 8:00am on the first morning, Hawere will head out to the first of four dive sites. Lunch and evening meal will be provided onboard with a light mid-afternoon snack.
A relaxing evening will be spent onboard and guests will be allowed to fish. Hawere will moor for the evening in a tranquil bay at Great Barrier.
An early start on the second day will allow for two dives to be completed before lunch and a further two before we head back to Sandspit for the evening.
WHAT TO BRING
Clients will need to bring warm clothing, sleeping bag or duvet. Bed sheets & pillows will be provided.
If you have your own dive gear you are welcome to bring it. Those requiring rental gear will need to complete the relevant forms prior to sailing.
Meals, snacks and soft drinks are provided (unfortunately we cannot cater for specific dietary requirements).
GREAT BARRIER LIVEABOARD TOUR
AT A GLANCE
2 day Great Barrier liveaboard charter on the boat Hawere. Fully inclusive of food, accommodation and diving. Up to 4 dives a day and open to all levels of certified divers. Departs/returns to Sandspit Wharf near Warkworth.