Dive North

1512 Springbank Road | State Highway 10, Kerikeri 0293, New Zealand

09 402 5369

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Sandy bottom and clear waters in the Bay of Islands

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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Kerikeri

105 Reviews

Type: Water Sports

Owner description: Dive North is the Bay of Islands only award winning PADI and SSI dive centre! Come diving with us and see why we were voted best dive operator 2012!... more » Owner description: Dive North is the Bay of Islands only award winning PADI and SSI dive centre! Come diving with us and see why we were voted best dive operator 2012! We specialize in custom dive trips tailored to suit your experience level; we only take small groups so your day isn’t compromised. Certified divers can enjoy diving both the Rainbow Warrior and HMNZS Canterbury in one day on our unique DIVERS BIG DAY OUT trip, where we also go through the Hole in the Rock and enjoy an onboard BBQ lunch.Experienced divers can enjoy our ‘special’ dive sites on our Big Three Dive Day which are truly awesome. Learning to dive with Dive North couldn’t be easier too, FREE online theory training for the Open Water and then just two days to complete the dives and become a certified Open Water Diver!So what are you waiting for? Contact us today and come blow bubbles with the best - Dive North

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shaznfrog

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

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3 reviews

3 attraction reviews

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“Great Dive with DiveNorth”

Reviewed 12 June 2013

We took the opportunity of a visit to the whanau in Kerikeri to organize a day with Dave and Co. We had an amazing diving adventure. Safety first but also lot of fun.Limited number of divers makes the trip a must do before you decide to kick the bucket. Dave is an amazing instructor full of knowledge about the Bay... More

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Lydia_nz89

Hamilton, New Zealand

1 review

“Dive North”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

Had an awesome time diving with Dave and Mark, they were both very knowledgeable and looked after us very well on the boat and whilst diving. Really enjoyed diving the Rainbow Warrior and the HMS Canterbury, blew me away that is for sure! Both Dave and Sue were very friendly and open and we all enjoyed staying with them in... More

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Thanks Lydia! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad you had a great time diving with us. We look forward to seeing you again! cheers, Sue & Dave More

Janet369

Kennebunkport, Maine

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5 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“DiveNorth”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

Really enjoyed my days diving with Dave Jody and Mark, just wish I could have had more time. Planned well in advance from the UK and Sue was sooooo helpful with all my emails and questions...... Dave was informative and interesting with all his information about the places we went, it's good to know more about the places we visit........ More

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Thank you Janet for your review, we really appreciate it. It was good fun having you onboard with us and we're so pleased we could dive the Rainbow Warrior! Thanks again Janet, best wishes, Sue & Dave More

Debbie H

Hamilton, New Zealand

1 review

“great diving on a wreck”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

Wanted to complete my Advanced diving certificate. Dave, Sue & Jodie made that all happen. Wonderful hospitality made us feel very welcome. Island stories were a real treat, as was the skipper's sence of humour. Sadly the weather had turned and was a little rough & cold, but we still completed 2 wreck dives on the Canterbury. Will be back... More

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Thanks Daven and Debbie it was great to take you for your Advanced course and show you the magnificent Canterbury. We look forward to seeing you next summer and diving the Rainbow Warrior. Thanks again, Sue & Dave More

SCampbell85

Melbourne, Australia

1 review

“Amazing short notice hospitality”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

My partner and I decided at very late notice to try some diving with Dave & Sue at Dive North. We rang leaving Auckland on Monday morning and ended up staying at their B&B Monday night. Wednesday saw just the two of us diving the Rainbow Warrior and the Tunnels with Mark as our guide. Thursday we headed to HMNZS... More

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We so enjoyed taking you diving on the Rainbow Warrior and HMNZS Canterbury and the dolphins joining us was the icing on the cake! Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed the days with us too. More

EllenHerrlin

Auckland Region, New Zealand

1 review

“Great diving and hospitality”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

Had a great time diving with these guys! I also used the accomodation for a few days which was a great option for me. They really mader me feel welcome and went out of their way to help me :)

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Thanks Ellen, it was great to meet you and take you diving – come up anytime for some more sunshine and diving in the Winterless North - we'd love to see you! More

CabbaRanks

Nottingham, England

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21 reviews

9 attraction reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

8 helpful votes

“Fab day of diving”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

With only 2 days in Paihia, we decided to pre book one of those days diving with Dive North and a deposit secured our booking before we had even left the UK. We were picked up as promised from our apartment in Paihia which was brilliant (albeit early in the morning!) and taken back to Dive North's spacious offices and... More

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Hey guys, so glad you had a good time and thank you for writing a review of us. Yes, the diving day starts early doesn’t it? But it is such a beautiful part of the day, it makes up for it! Weren’t the dolphins great too? It’s always a bonus for the day when they decide to join Lady Rose... More

Alex D

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

1 review

“Best way to learn”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

After I only previously dived one other time and discovering that diving is awesome, i decided to do the open water course. I got recommended Dive North and was told that Dave is a really passionate diver who more than anything wants everybody he takes out to have a good experience. It was easy to see that this was totally... More

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Hey Alex – thanks for your review on your Open Water Course with us, how’s the diving going? You did a great job during the course and it's brilliant that the fish and clear waters made it that much more enjoyable – happy diving Alex! More

Robin F

Ulm, Germany

1 review

“A new World”

Reviewed 19 April 2013

I am a german backbacker and spend half year in NZ. A diving course was on my "to do list". And it was one of my best experience in NZ. Dive North was the right decision. I had two wonderfull diving days with my diving teacher Jodie. All was well prepared and very relaxed. For me it was the first... More

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Hi Robin, congratulations again on being an Open Water Diver now! We’re stoked that your diving course with us was one of the best experiences here in NZ, we hope you have many happy dives all over the world and tell all your friends about us so they too can come and dive the Bay of Islands (they might even... More

David K

San Francisco, California

1 review

“Awesome Dive Operation!”

Reviewed 18 April 2013

My brother Peter and I dove our brains out on my recent trip to New Zealand and the highlight was diving with Dave and Kate and coordinating with Sue at the shop. First off, their shop is a clean, well-stocked, first class operation. Sue is a joy and coordinated with me from the States and even helped me confirm further... More

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Hi guys, you were great company to go diving with, we really enjoyed our days out with you, so we’re stoked to hear how much you both enjoyed it too. We look forward to seeing you again one day! More