HEN AND CHICKEN ISLANDS

Hen and Chicken Islands are common breeding grounds for schools of blue mao mao, sweep, trevally and silver drummer In the summer months, you will occasionally come across Kingfish as you descend these dramatic walls which drop down to boulders and gradually level out exposing cracks where you can find hidden crayfish and large yellow moray eels. There are also large kelp covered boulders that provide refuge for goatfish, red moki and demoiselles.
The Hen and Chicks Islands offers a contrasting charter to some of the most exciting areas in New Zealand. If you would like to see some of our other great charters in the Hauraki Gulf.

If you would like to know more about the amazing diversity of fish life at the Hen & Chicks, why not take a SSI Fish Identification course online.

Our single day charters include two tank dives.

We launch from Mangawhai heads, meeting there approx 09:30 or come to the dive centre in Warkworth for 08.30am if you are renting equipment.

If you are serious about diving one of the best rated dive destinations in the world, then why not book our unique 2 day liveaboard tour and stay overnight. Up to four dives a day are possible. Food and accommodation are included in the price.

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS

Diving is an adventure activity that includes risk to your person. Under New Zealand law we are we required to notify you of the following statement.

You accept that this activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to breathing compressed gas, marine traffic, marine life, decompression sickness, drowning, barotrauma, air embolism, decompression illness, dehydration, gas narcosis, malfunctioning equipment, ear problems, sun damage, hyperthermia, hypothermia, sea sickness, and adverse weather events.

These activities are run in the outdoors on the ocean, so may be exposed to sudden natural disasters such as, but not limited to Tsunami, Earthquakes, Slips Landslides or Rock Falls, or Volcanic Eruption. I am aware that participating in the activities offered by New Zealand Diving Limited can be hazardous even if they are conducted with care, control, and responsibility. You acknowledge that these risks could result in my injury (physical or mental) or even death.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read our terms & conditions found on our website page, frequently asked questions before booking: https://nzdiving.co.nz/faq/

Sometimes our activities may have to be rescheduled due to situations outside of our control, such as poor weather. Please note we reschedule in such situations, as described in our terms and conditions.

Overseas participants are advised to carry travel insurance in case rescheduling is unsuitable.

All participants must be of good health and complete a medical declaration. This is available on our website: https://nzdiving.co.nz/faq/

All participants must be diving certified to dive on a charter or undergoing a diving course with New Zealand Diving Limited.

All participants must be able to swim a minimum of 200m, unassisted.

Our day starts at the marina in Mangawhai Heads. Divers meet at around 09:00 to head out to the islands.

One dive is conducted in the morning and one in the afternoon. A surface interval will be conducted in between.

Dives will be taken at two different sites during the day. Customers can expect to be back at Mangawhai Heads by 16:00.

Remember to bring an appropriate change of clothes, lunch/snacks, water and sunscreen. Dive gear is provided.