Commercial operators: Diving and snorkelling
Introduction
Find businesses who can help you enjoy diving and snorkelling in areas that DOC manages.Central North Island region
Hillary Outdoors
Guided activities as part of outdoor instruction programmes in the Tongariro area and Great Barrier Island.
Places: Tongariro Alpine Crossing; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Boating; Caving; Climbing; Diving and snorkelling; Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Marlborough region
Nine Dives
Guided boat trip to swim/snorkel/ scuba dive with and view seals in Pelorus Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.
Activities: Boating; Diving and snorkelling; Swimming
Services: Guided activities and tours
Canterbury region
Ecoseaker
Dolphin swimming and harbour cruises in Akaroa.
Places: Akaroa Marine Reserve
Activities: Boating; Diving and snorkelling
Fiordland region
Descend Dive Milford Sound
Diving tours to 12 different sites in Milford Sound. Viewing of marine mammals from vessels and swimming with marine mammals.
Places: Milford Road/Milford Sound area
Activities: Diving and snorkelling
Services: Guided activities and tours
Southland region
Rakiura Charters & Water Taxi
Rakiura Charters offers custom and scheduled water taxi services around Stewart Island, including to Freshwater River and other tramping destinations, besides a variety of guided tours and transfers for hunters all around Paterson Inlet.
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara ; Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Diving and snorkelling; Hunting; Walking and tramping
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours