The Bay of Islands is well known for its above water beauty, dolphin watching and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. Below the water, it is every bit as stunning. The diving has only improved with the addition of New Zealand’s newest underwater playground, the ex-HMNZS Canterbury, sunk in Deep Water Cove as an artificial reef on 3 November 2007. This time of the year provides great visibility in a world of deep canyons, caves and pinnacles. Experience an array of friendly marine life including moray eels, fish, octopus, stingrays, manta rays and the occasional marine mammal. Discover volcanic rock reefs and large kelp forests teeming with fish life.

We are visiting this amazing place in the fast approaching uni holidays, and you are invited!

We will be heading up on Thursday the 17^th July, to dive Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will stay at the Cowshed (Northland Dive).

We will have the opportunity to dive the recently scuttled ex-HMNZS Canterbury, Danger Rock and many other interesting sites.

The cowshed is one of our most popular destinations, there’s a great atmosphere up there with plenty of great diving, socialising and diving banter galore. The diving is practically guaranteed with their proximity to two different coasts, so it’s the perfect destination at this time of the year.

Email secretary@akunidive.com if you would like to come.

First in first served, your place isn’t secured until you’ve paid so send me an email to register your interest and we’ll go from there!

This trip is open to AUUC members only – if you haven’t joined up yet please join us now!

Feel free to email me with any questions.

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