Where can I dive for Wellington scallops?
Scallops are found in sheltered bays and harbours on substrates of sand, shell gravel, or in some cases silt. For scuba diving the ideal depth is to boat anchor at 15 metres and dive between 12-20 metres.
Is New Zealand Good for diving?
Though some of the best diving in New Zealand are wrecks, the marine life is excellent: dusky dolphins, albatross, New Zealand fur seals, and sperm whales can be spotted all year. The warmer waters of the North Island attract year-round schools of tropical and large fish.
What age can you scuba dive in NZ?
Minimum 10 years of age. Medically fit to dive (download the diving medical form and if you answer “yes” to any of the questions then please contact us) You should be able to swim 200m (any stroke and no time limit) and tread water for 10 minutes.
Where can I dive for scallops in NZ?
The main dredging areas are Tasman Bay and Golden Bay, Marlborough Sounds, Coromandel coasts, and Northland coasts. They are best harvested before they spawn.
How do you free dive scallops?
Take a knife and gently prise the shell apart. Do this from near the hinge part and move up to avoid smashing thee shell. Move knife against the inside of the flat side of the shell and whilst keeping it really close to the shell move it all the way through the scallop. This detaches the muscle from the shell.
Where can I dive in NZ?
Here are some of the top dive sites to explore in New Zealand:
- Poor Knights Island. Scuba diving Tutukaka & Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve.
- Bay of Islands.
- Goat Island Marine Reserve.
- Milford Sound.
- Tutukaka.
- Kaikoura.
What age is PADI Open Water?
10 years old
The minimum age is 10 years old (in most areas). Student divers who are younger than 15 earn the PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification, which they may upgrade to PADI Open Water Diver certification upon reaching 15.
Where is Wellington’s best dive shop?
We are Wellington’s most active dive shop, because we dive more. Located across the road from Taputeranga Marine Reserve and a five minute boat ride to the F69 Frigate Wellington, what better way to enjoy Wellington’s underwater world. Tertiary Courses GST inclusive.
Where do we Dive in New Zealand and overseas?
Within New Zealand we run trips every year to Northland (Bay of Islands and Poor Knights) and Fiordland. Previous overseas destinations have included Fiji, Tonga, the Galapagos Islands, and will mostly be scheduled over our winter months to give divers a break from cold water diving.
Where’s the best underwater courses in Wellington?
Located across the road from Taputeranga Marine Reserve and a five minute boat ride to the F69 Frigate Wellington, what better way to enjoy Wellington’s underwater world. Tertiary Courses GST inclusive. Explore both of your worlds – underwater and topside – with the Descent Mk2 dive computer from Garmin.
Why choose viewview dive shop Wellington?
View Courses Go Pro! We are Wellington’s most active dive shop, because we dive more. Located across the road from Taputeranga Marine Reserve and a five minute boat ride to the F69 Frigate Wellington, what better way to enjoy Wellington’s underwater world. Tertiary Courses GST inclusive.