official operator
Cam and Dusty have a wealth of experience diving in the Bay of Islands and have an in-depth knowledge of the Canterbury.
Cam is PADI Dive Master and Dusty spent 20 years in the NZ navy as Diving Instructor and Diving Medical Technician. Dusty also served aboard HMNZS Canterbury.
Wreck Diving New Zealand
Explore the wreck of the ex-HMNZS Canterbury, she is a 113m Leander class frigate scuttled in deepwater cove, Bay of islands, New Zealand as an artificial reef for recreational divers to enjoy. She lies on the sea bed completely intact.
Dive with us and penetrate the wreck visit the Captains quarters, the upper cabin flat where the officers lived, the senior NCO quarters, torpedo room, Galley, hanger, boat and guidance systems deck and the bridge and much more.
Come and see how she is becoming a great artificial reef....Wreck Diving New Zealand at it's best!
WATCH VIDEO OF SINKING
New Zealand’s newest artificial reef
HMNZS Canterbury Frigate
Consistent Diving Conditions
Maximum of 5 divers
Guided adventure diving.
Suitable for all qualified divers
Delicious lunch and refreshments included
Followed by a Reef Dive
"Wreck Diving at it's best!"
Dive Rates '2 dives in 1 day'
Wreck Dive + Reef Dive
The majority of our dive trips consist of a wreck dive on the HMNZS Canterbury wreck, followed by a reef dive after lunch. We have a number of excellent reef dive locations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
2 Dives including all equipment $205.00
2 Dives with all your equipment $130.00
2 Dives cylinders & weight belts $160.00
Wetsuit $ 25.00
Regulator & gauges $30.00
Mask & snorkel set $15.00
Cylinder fills $10.00
Fins $ 15.00
Weight belt $15.00
Observer (includes lunch) $99.00
$205.00pp (includes all equipment)
Departs Paihia Wharf 10.30am
Returns Paihia Wharf 3.30pm
*Prices in New Zealand Dollars (incl. GST)
*Prices are subject to change.
Wreck Dive + Reef Dive
2 dives in 1 day
We combine dives so you can experience a wreck dive as well as a reef dive. Located in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
* The Rainbow Warrior (laid to rest in the cavalli Islands Group) is still one of New Zealand's premier dive wrecks. The HMNZS Canterbury is fast becoming a popular choice for diving in the Bay of Islands.