A deep dive on NZ's best snorkel and scuba spots
Memorable underwater experiences, from Te Ika to Te Waka a Māui.
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Beacons of hope: NZ's best lighthouse walks for post-lockdown plans
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Citizen science, amazing cetaceans: A day trip with Auckland's whales
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Making memories with Rotorua Rafting
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GO NZ: Where to be in the sea this World Oceans Day
New Zealand is awash with amazing coastal experiences.
Murchison's secret 'high flying' South Island fishing spot
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NZ's most beautiful destination? Michelle Langstone thinks so
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Rangitīkei's white-knuckle ride
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NZ's stunning snorkel and dive spots
Grab the fins, snorkel or scuba gear and dive into our beautiful underwater world.
Women in diving: Female scuba divers share their top NZ dive sites
To celebrate women in diving, New Zealand's top female scuba divers share their tips.