Advice on Diving in New Zealand

...has large holes cut in the sides, allowing for save penetration and is excellent for wreck diving training.  Diving Kaikoura, in the north of New Zealand’s south island, is always a surprise. The rocky coast, kelp forests and limestone reefs attract whales, dolphins, seals, crayfish and octopus- just to name a few. Moving south, to dive the Fiordlands of New Zealand, divers can expect the dramatic beauty of the landscape and unusual underwater growth and marine life to make a lasting impression. Diving the north island, the visibility can be excellent, from 15 to 30 meters, and is best in th...