White Island is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. The crystal clear deep blue waters that surround the island are legendary for huge numbers of fish. Blue and Pink Mao Mao, Sweep, Wrasse, Lord Howe Coralfish, Kingfish, Golden Snapper,Moray Eels, Stingrays are just some of the many species of fish that you will see.
Diving at White Island is so spectacular. Not only the fish life is prolific and visibility is world class but where else can you dive and experience viewing volcanic activity and volcanic terrain. A range of dive sites are available from sites suitable for beginners through to the experienced.
"Never seen so many fish. Wow!"
- Bridgette, Germany
Dive Trips with Dive White
Dive White runs regular scheduled dive trips to the island all year round. Fast, efficient surveyed vessels are used for the trip to the island. All trips have a PADI certified Divemaster or Instructor accompanying the divers and lunch and refreshments are provided.
SSI & PADI Scuba Diving Courses
Sportsworld PADI Dive Centre run a complete range of scuba dive training courses, right from a DISCOVER SCUBA course in a pool, to professional PADI Divemaster training. We also run eLearning courses, so you can learn to dive at a time that suits you.
Dive White Wins Tourism Award
2004 was an excellent year for Dive White the premier operator of White Island Diving excursions. Dive White won the 2004 AAA Awards for tourism in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The bi-annual awards are sought after and Dive White is proud to show that the dive operation is not only professional but gives its customers you the diver exceptional service. Dive White is a Padi 5 Star Dive Centre and also a Qualmark approved operator.
QUALMARK is a New Zealand Tourism Boards mark of quality, safety, and service. Activity operators that hold the endorsement are operators that have been through a stringent audit process that gives the visitor to New Zealand confidence that the operator is good. Dive White is currently one of the few dive operators that hold this endorsement.
"Simply Breathtaking." - Rosie
Get married beneath the waves!
If you're looking for a truly unique way to get married in a truly unique location, Dive White can provide the answer. Tony Bonne, Dive White's director, is a marriage celebrant and can pronounce you man and wife beneath the waves at White Island! For more information, contact Tony at Dive White.
"White Island is one of the
world's most amazing diving locations!!!"