Going to the Tropics?

New Zealand has more divers per head of population than any other country in the world, and this great sport is still increasing in popularity. With so much coastline and so many excellent diving spots (for looking or hunting!), it's no wonder that so many New Zealanders are getting into diving!

However, you may be one of the lucky people that get the chance to go on tropical holidays where diving is something you would love to try. Or it may be winter here, and it doesn't look to inviting outside. Well you have the option to do the first half of your course here with us in our indoor heated pool. You can then complete your four dives in the sea at any PADI store/resort in the world!

Many people are also coming to NZ for a holiday, and may want to complete their course with us! By doing the first half of the referal course somewhere else, you can complete just the four openwater dives for only $300 including PADI Certification and all equipment!

We hope the following information answers any questions you have - if not, please call us on (09) 444 7698 or email us now - we are here to help!

Click here for the Open Water course schedule!

What's involved?

Get the best of both worlds with Dive Centre and our PADI Open Water Referral Course!

Held at our Pool Complex, your pool dives are completed in NZ's largest purpose-built indoor diver training pool, computer controlled to match the salt levels of your eyes for comfort and gas heated to around 22°C all year round!

Once your pool dives have been completed, you will get all the paperwork required to take with you on your holiday overseas, so you can finish off the dives on a tropical reef instead! 

Then, as a certified PADI Open Water Diver you can come diving with us when you get back home!

When are the classes held?

Most normal dive stores try and rush you through your course, but this will never happen with us! Our evening courses are held on either Mon / Wed or Tues / Thurs over three weeks starting at 6:30pm and finishing around 9:30-10.00pm. 

Weekend schedules are available for those that are too busy mid-week, enabling you to complete all the pool sessions on the weekend instead. Daytime classes also run Mon & Tues doing all your pool sessions in just two days. If your schedule is especially busy, executive private courses can be scheduled around you!

You can click here to see our full schedule, remember, you just have to do the pool/theory sessions only!

How much does it cost?

The price is $300pp, whether you choose daytime, weekend or evening sessions.
If you would prefer a private executive course, the cost is $750pp - or $650pp for two or more.

What's Included?

We supply your Open Water Crew Pack, which includes the Open Water Manual, Recreational Dive Planner, Dive Log Book and lots of other information.

We also supply your wetsuit, regulator (with full decompression computer), buoyancy compensation device (BCD), tanks, and pocket weight-belt for all pool dives

You will also receive your Dive Centre VIP Card which entitles you to discounts on purchases and hire gear as well as other benefits for 12 months after you have completed the course!

What do I need to supply?

All you need to bring is your togs, towel, and your personal snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, and boots). Two passport-size photographs and a completed Dive Medical Form  PADI Medical Form (163K) are also needed. You can use your normal family Doctor, but if you have concerns, a list of "Diving Doctors" is on the Introduction page of "Get into Diving".
 
For comfort and hygiene reasons, many people prefer to use their own equipment. If you would like the piece-of mind and comfort of your own gear, we can help. Because we are family owned and NZ's largest dive equipment retailer, we only offer equipment you can trust!
 
Just ask about the special packages we have on offer in-store - or we can provide hire mask, snorkel, fins and boots for $50 if this option is preferred.

How well do i have to swim?

You will need to show that you can tread water for ten minutes and swim 200 metres in our pool. 

How often do courses start?

New courses are starting every couple of weeks! Our full schedule is available here and if none of them suit, please give us a call to organise a one-on-one private course.

Why choose Dive Centre?

We are dedicated to ensuring you have the ultimate scuba experience. Come and see why our course is the most popular in New Zealand!

Just call us on (09) 444 7698 or email us now and you can get into diving now!