Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Bay of Plenty

The top 5 dive and snorkel sites in Bay of Plenty, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Bay of Plenty guide

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Mayor Island - Northern tip

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

The northern tip is a well establish marine reserve and offers an abundance of life. Mayor Island - Northern tip is also known as Tuhua Island.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Seafire wreck

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

The 44 meter vessel Seafire was scuttled at this site in November 2008 as a dive wreck. By boat from Whakatane

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Whale Island

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

Typical New Zealand coastal dive site By Boat from Whakatane.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Karewa

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

Kaerwa Island is one of the Bay Of Plenty's most under rated dive sites, good for all levels of diver, flat sand and rocky reefs abundant with marine life.

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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Motiti Island - Taioma Wreck

No reviews yetNew Zealand, NI, Bay of Plenty

The Taioma is a 30m long tug built in the 1940's originating from Scotland. It was scuttled in March 2000

IntermediateMax depth 68.9 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Bay of Plenty

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Dive Zone Tauranga
4.7 (47) · Tauranga
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Bay of Plenty diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Bay of Plenty for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Bay of Plenty?

Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in Bay of Plenty. The top-rated are Dive Zone Tauranga (4.7 from 47 reviews) and Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology (4.2 from 120 reviews).