Full-Day Scuba Dive Charter to Hen Island

Highlights

Hen and Chicken Islands have a general diving depth of up to 25 m / 82 ft and is suitable for all divers. Sail Rock provides greater depths for more experienced divers. The average visibility is 10-20 metres and access to the dive site is by boat. Your charter includes a 45-minute boat trip out to the islands and 2 separate tank dives. This adventure takes in the wildness of the remote islands, with the possibility of seeing dolphins, sharks and even whales. The diving here seldom disappoints and provides a list of fish on anyone's wish list. Big shoals of fish, spectacular topography and even crays to catch! Your trip is personal and can be tailored to your needs and experiences. You must have dived within the last 12 months – contact us if you need a refresher course. Food and transport not included. We will assist with carpooling arrangements if it's possible.

Summary

Hen and Chicken Islands have a general diving depth of up to 25 m / 82 ft and is suitable for all divers. Sail Rock provides greater depths for more experienced divers. The average visibility is 10-20 metres and access to the dive site is by boat. Your charter includes a 45-minute boat trip out to the islands and 2 separate tank dives. This adventure takes in the wildness of the remote islands, with the possibility of seeing dolphins, sharks and even whales. The diving here seldom disappoints and provides a list of fish on anyone's wish list. Big shoals of fish, spectacular topography and even crays to catch! Your trip is personal and can be tailored to your needs and experiences. You must have dived within the last 12 months – contact us if you need a refresher course. Food and transport not included. We will assist with carpooling arrangements if it's possible.

Tour info

Duration

1 day

Why take this tour?

Experience the dramatic scenery and diving of the Hen and Chicken Islands on this full-day dive charter from Warkworth. The Islands are common breeding grounds for schools of blue mao mao, sweep, trevally and silver drummer In the summer months, you will occasionally come across Kingfish as you descend these dramatic walls which drop down to boulders and gradually level out exposing cracks where you can find hidden crayfish and large yellow moray eels. There are also large kelp covered boulders that provide refuge for goatfish, red moki and demoiselles. Book a charter to see the Hen and Chicks for yourself. New Zealand Diving offers a one day charter with 2 dives.

What’s included?

2 x tank dives
Scuba Gear hire
tanks & weights
Boat ride
Transportation to/from dive centre
Dive guide (for inexperienced divers with less than 10 logged dives) - paid for locally at NZ$25 per person
Bring your own food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 24h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

New Zealand Diving

About operator:

Welcome to New Zealand Diving! We offer charters and training for all divers, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced diver. This includes spearfishing charters in addition to scuba diving charters to a wide range of destinations including the Hauraki Gulf and Poor Knights Islands. We also offer a number of shipwreck charters for the underwater rust junkie. Our boat Midnight Diver is a Humber Destroyer 7m RHIB, and is ideally suited for use as a dive charter boat. She is very seaworthy and a fast ridged hull, inflatable craft with full safety equipment on board.