🌊 Kau Point Bioblitz Discover the biodiversity of Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington Harbour. A BioBlitz is an intense short-term event where scientists, volunteers, and community members work together to identify as many species (plants, animals, fungi) as possible within a specific local area. It acts as a rapid assessment of biodiversity to engage the public with nature and provide valuable, […]
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Intro to Freediving Workshop: Building Skills, Safety, and Ocean Confidence
Keen divers joined Tyla over the weekend for an Intro to Freediving Workshop in Wellington. Starting with learning the foundations of freediving safety, gear, breath-hold techniques and the buddy system, before heading into the water to put it all into practice.
The workshop also covered sustainable kaimoana harvesting, species awareness, and the importance of marine reserves.
Macro, Muck & Magic: My Underwater Photography Experience in the Philippines
Discover Camilla’s experiences in the Philippines as part of an Underwater Photography Workshop and see her photos of some incredible marine life.
Bula! Beqa Lagoon Fiji
Our Dive Club Wellington members were lucky enough to join our winter getaway to Beqa Lagoon in Fiji. We went diving shark diving and saw tiger sharks and more…
Descent to Challenger Deep
Join us for the greatest dive challenge in the world as we complete a virtual Descent to Challenger Deep – the deepest known point on earth.
3 days of Bliss and a Valuable Lesson – Coromandel Liveaboard 2024
Kaikoura Dive Club Trip
Dive HQ’s Monthly Review – January
We have been busy diving around Wellington and down in the sounds.
There are plenty of other dives and activities planned for the month ahead so we hope to see you soon.
What will I see underwater in Wellington?
Explore Wellington underwater and meet some of our favourite local marine species including Blue Cod & Octopus
The Wrecks of Owhiro Bay
Two wrecks sank on the same day in March 1874.
Little remains to be seen of these historic wrecks but with a little insight and local knowledge you can explore the wreckage at Owhiro Bay