The Pump House

Entry / Exit off the docks of the Canoe / Rowing Club. Aquatic reeds in the shallows on top of ridge of rock. Slopes off to over 30 meters over muddy bottom. Bad visibility is likely, thermoclines likely especially in summer. Caution is advised diving here.

Typical Lake Pupuke dive site. Walk down boat ramps from car park. Less sloping than other dive sites on the Lake. Shallow towards the bay to the East, deep towards the lake center.

This is a public pool that is used for confined water sessions. The pool is avaliable seven days a week with parking avaliable on the street or in the designated carpark.

Stanmore bay Pool and leisure center is a freshwater pool used often for both Scuba and Freediving Training. Common entries for this pool are seated backroll and gear donning in water.

Waiheke Ferry Terminal Wharf and the surrounding area North of the Wharf. Bad visibility, lots of boat traffic and hazards. This dive is only for experienced divers and only with permission from the harbourmaster. For example, clean up dives only.

Wellington Reef is an easy and often underrated dive site. Its shallowest point (Southern End) in around 5m while it slopes down to 25m+ towards the north.

Wooded Island is a sheltered site that is great for learning to dive or just as a simple dive site. It is a popular site that ranges from 5m - 18m.

Flat Rock is known for lots of BIG fish, deep canyons and lots of current! The reef itself is very bouldery and has big swim-throughs that can hold lots of fish life. It is a wicked dive but the current can be unexpected and changeable.

Best dived with no wind or easterly swell. Visibility often poor. Be aware of large amount of boat traffic in summer. Depth ranges between 5-22 meters.

Jones Bay is fantastic for learning to dive. It has a sandy sloping bottom with plenty of shellfish. There is also a significant reef structure that provides shelter from the current.