Advice on Diving in New Zealand

... 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 the winter months of May to September. A 7 to 5 mm wetsuit is recommended, with cool water temperatures of 14 to 26 degrees Celsius in winter and summer respectively. The South island gets colder with temperatures between 11 and 15 degrees Celsius at the Fiordlands; 7mm...