Kaikoura
Daves' Diving
Welcome to Kaikoura's ONLY SCUBA Centre.
Operating Season
October - April: OPEN
Open for Tours, Courses, Rentals and Services.
May: OPEN
Tours and Courses by enquiry only
Open for Rentals and Services
June - September: CLOSED
Snorkel/Spearfishing rentals available 10am - 4pm
Try SCUBA
No prior experience is needed.
Discover Kaikoura's underwater beauty with an Introductory Dive! If you're new to the world of SCUBA, an introductory dive is the perfect gateway to explore the underwater wonders of Kaikoura. Under the guidance of a certified instructor, you'll embark on a journey that combines a dash of education, essential underwater skills, and a whole lot of saltwater excitement. Before you know it, you'll be completely captivated by the allure of the underwater world.
Freedive Practice Sessions
Early-bird passes available for $84.99 until
October 1st!
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Every Wednesday evening @ 6pm. Starting December 16th 2026.
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Practice, share and learn with the community.
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All levels are welcomed.
SCUBA Starter Deal
Beginner courses and club membership for $1,199 instead of the usual $1,800
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13th -15th and 28th-29th of November
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Start your SCUBA journey right!
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Open & Advanced Water Diver
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Club Membership
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Discounted rate on your first SCUBA equipment pruchase
SCUBA Club Kaikoura
Get your membership now for only $300 for a season of SCUBA and community.
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SCUBA Sundays with equipment provided!
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Discounted tours
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Cheap tank fills
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Club trips and free events
Continue Your South Island Journey with GoDive Pacific
Go Dive Pacific is based in Picton, the gateway to the South island and the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
Go Dive Pacific has over 40 years of operating dive tours and training in the region, they know the dive sites and wrecks like no other. Our dive lodge in Port Gore is setup for both the recreational and technical diver, and gives us easy access to the Mikhail Lermontov.
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