Diving in Hauraki Gulf

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with a quarter of NZ’s population living there. It is also an Isthmus which means you are never far from the sea! The city sits on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf, a 1.2 million-hectare gulf scattered with more than 50 islands. This gulf is a diver’s playground and offers the best scuba diving in Auckland. The Hauraki Gulf is relatively temperate, and temperatures range from 13 degrees Celsius in winter (July/August) to 22+ degrees Celsius in summer (January/February). Diving is accessible by shore or boat from the Leigh coastline in the north to Coromandel and Great Barrier Island in the southeast.

Dive Sites to visit in Hauraki Gulf / Auckland

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.