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Blenheim Dive CentreSituated at the top of the South Island, the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, we are strategically placed to offer a vast range of spectacular diving adventures.
Established in 1987 Blenheim Dive Centre, a PADI 5 Star facility, offers a wealth of experience to the travelling diver. We cater for the novice diver to the fully experienced technical diver. Dive trips and packages will be catered to your experience and diver qualification. Blenheim Dive Centre prides itself on its customer service, safety with attention to detail. Our professional, staff, are there to cater for your every need.
Wreck DivesMikhail Lermontov:New Zealand’s “Must Do” wreck dive.
The gem of New Zealand, wreck diving. This Russian Cruise liner is the largest natural wreck in New Zealand. Discover the mysteries of this 20,000 tonne, 155 metre vessel which sunk on the 16th February 1986. See the gashes that caused her sinking after hitting the reef as she passed between Cape Jackson lighthouse and the mainland. Dive the giant propellers or survey the now empty bars and restaurant of this first class cruise liner. The upper reaches of the liner are at 14 metres and now co with many types of marine flora and fauna present.. The “Twin Wrecks” Dive:These are two great wreck dives suitable for all experience levels. Situated in the inner Queen Charlotte Sound.
The Koi: A twin screw steamer of 53 tonnes built in 1906 which sunk at her mooring in March 1940. This vessel lies in only 12 metres of water. Having now been down for over 60 years,
The “Vara”. This launch is situated in 14 metres of water off Karaka Point. After falling off its cradle at a local shipyard and splitting her side she was towed to Karaka Point and scuttled in May 1986 to form an artificial reef. Boris a very friendly conger eel can be visited. Crayfish also call this vessel home.
Rangitoto & Lastingham;Two old sailing ships which sunk off Cape Jackson in 1873 & 1884. Both these vessels are now placed under the Historic places trust and are look but no touch dives.
Pupu Springs (freshwater) and Cave DivesA camera is a must!. These are two “MUST DO” dives while in New Zealand. They are a truly fantastic experience.
Riwaka Cave: A simple cave dive emerging inside a magnificent limestone cave. Marvel at the stalactites and limestone flows.
Pupu (Waikoropupu) Springs:
reputed to be the clearest freshwater springs in the world. An estimated 62 metres, of horizontal visibility. Follow this with a drift dive down Fish Creek and you will have experienced an amazing days diving.
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