Our Stores


Locate a Dive HQ Store

Click on the map to view contact details for each of our Dive HQ stores around New Zealand.

Dive HQ is the leading retailer of dive products and provider of dive training, dive careers, education and associated services in New Zealand. This leadership is created through the ever expanding network of quality branded outlets around the country, driven by a uniform, quality product range, market leading dive training and all related services.

Dive HQ outlets have trained thousands of people the length and breadth of New Zealand to dive. Our incomparable safety record and uncompromising standards of operation mean that we are the brand that the public automatically trust and associate with safe diving.

All Dive HQ operators go through a rigorous selection process before they come to operate a Dive HQ outlet. This is to ensure that all customers, including trainees, receive the best product, training, service and experience that Dive HQ has become renowned for.

Bay of Islands
We offer trips to the spectacular Rainbow Warrior - the jewel of the north aboard fully equiped dive RHIB 'Aka Maru', which takes only 5-10 minutes to reach the dive site.
Phone/Fax: 09 407 9986 | State Highway 10, Waipapa
Kelly Weeds & Mie Kai | Email info@divehqboi.co.nz
Dive Products Available
Beuchat  Mares Pinnacle Wetsuits


Paihia
Phone: 09 402 7551| Fax: 09 402 7110 | Williams Rd, PO Box 576, Paihia 0200
Kelly Weeds & Mie Kai | Email info@divehqboi.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares  Pinnacle Aquatics


Whangarei
Want to experience something extraordinary? Then dive the world famous Poor Knights islands, Dive HQ Whangarei is situated right on their doorstep and with our premier on-site PADI training facility, large retail store stocking the world’s leading dive brands along with the fastest air fills in Northland, we’ve got it all covered for you.
Phone: 09 438 1075 | Fax: 09 438 6201| 41 Clyde St, Whangarei 0110
Kevin Hobbs | Email info@divenow.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Beuchat  Mares Pinnacle Wetsuits  Scubapro


Hibiscus Coast
The gateway to the Hauraki Gulf…located only 30 minutes north of Auckland on the Hibiscus Coast. We offer regular dive trips from our own boat, a full range of PADI dive courses, a wide selection of quality dive equipment, scuba & snorkeling hire gear, air fills, full scuba equipment and cylinder servicing and testing.
Phone: 09 424 8513 | Fax: 09 424 8540 | 627 Whangaparoa Rd, PO Box 550, Whangaparoa 0932
Grant & Shailina Searancke | Email info@divehqhc.co.nz | Mobile 0226247755
Dive Brands Available
Beuchat  Mares Pinnacle Wetsuits  Tusa


West Auckland
Phone: 09 827 7008 | Fax: 09 826 1566 | 5 Portage Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 0600
Paul & Deanne Oxton | Email paul@divehqwest.co.nz

Central Auckland
Located in Penrose, Auckland. Dive HQ Central is a 5-Star PADI training facility, and working with our sister shop based in Whitianga, we can offer a range of options for PADI training, trips and purchase of equipment. With a full range of hire equipment available, tank testing and equipment servicing with airfills while you wait.
Phone: 09 526 5514 | Fax: 09 526 5515 | Unit 12, Warehouse World, 761 Great South Rd, Penrose, Auckland 1061
Darrell & Linda Bird | Email divehqcentral@xtra.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares  Pinnacle Beuchat   Scubapro

Westhaven
We are situated right in the heart of Auckland city, thirty seconds from the marina at Westhaven, so whether it’s a quick fill before heading out on the boat, or completing a dive course conveniently after work we are right there for you. We have a fully equipped service bay and fully qualified service personnel to keep your old gear going and a well stocked retail floor full of great new gear if it’s time to upgrade or get something new. We will be running our own 6.0m RIB this summer and also organise charter dive trips to some of NZ’s best dive sites. Our dive club is small but growing all the time, so why not come along and meet the team. Dive HQ Westhaven now incorporates The Gearlocker and as such we have a great range of sailing and general watersport gear and clothing available instore to complement our dive gear and round out all your aquatic needs.
Phone: 09 307 3590 | Fax: 09 307 6920 | Cnr Beaumont & Gaunt Strs, Westhaven, Auckland 1010
Michael O’Loughlin | Email info@divehqwesthaven.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares Pinnacle Wetsuits  Tusa - Beuchat - Apollo


Hamilton
Want to experience something extraordinary? Come and dive with us at the beautiful Alderman Islands. Dive HQ Hamilton will get you in the water diving some of New Zealand’s best locations. We provide PADI dive training and we also have a large retail store stocking the world’s leading dive brands. From air fills to dive gear maintenance, we’ve got it all covered for you. So come and see the underwater experts, Dive HQ Hamilton.
Phone: 07 846 6401 | Fax: 07 846 6402 | 5/9 Karewa Pl, Pukete, PO Box 10535, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
Richmond and Jocelyn Hollis | Email richmond@diveandbaithq.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Oceanic   Pinnacle Omer  Scubapro


Rotorua
Set in the stunning lakes district of the inner Bay of Plenty, Rotorua is in itself an amazing place to experience, and the endless adventure experiences that the Rotorua area offers is a great place to kick off your diving adventures. We have been teaching people to dive for 40 years and boast an unsurpassed reputation for quality and training. We have a great range of diving equipment, and equipment for all purposes, all in store for your convenience, including Mares, Aquanaut, Pinnacle and Beuchat. We are your first port of call for diving, kayaking, fishing and adventure. Call in to see us and let your underwater adventure begin...
Phone: 07 345 3047 | Fax: 07 345 3048 | 290B Te Ngae Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010
John & Colleen Pakes | Email johnsdive@xtra.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares   Pinnacle Aquanaut  Beuchat


Whitianga
With the outstanding Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve (Cathedral Cove) and the Islands of the greater Mercury Bay on our doorstep, Dive HQ Whitianga can offer some of the best diving to be found in New Zealand. Your choice of trips available from either our purpose built dive boat “Scubadoo”, dive kayaks or from several easy access shore locations. We are a 5-Star PADI training facility and stock a large range of leading dive brand equipment for sale or hire.
Phone: 07 867 1580 | Fax: 07 867 1590 | 7 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga 3510
Darrell & Linda Bird | Email darrell@divethecoromandel.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares  Pinnacle Beuchat   Scubapro


Tauranga
We operate training programmes for both young and old, with Deep Water Survival classes for those as young as 5 years old, right through to Diploma level certification for tertiary students. Not only do we offer a 5-Star PADI training facility, an onsite indoor heated pool, a retail store stocking the dive industry’s leading brands, gear hire and equipment servicing, but we also test dive tanks, LPG cylinders and fire extinguishers! Our regular charter trips provide you with the opportunity to explore many of the stunning dive sites around the Bay of Plenty, whether your passion is hunting, photography, spearfishing or sightseeing.
Phone: 07 578 4050 | Fax: 07 928 9703 | 213 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 3110
Tony & Nicki Clithero | Email nicki@diveshop.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Beuchat  Mares Pinnacle Wetsuits Scubapro


Palmerston North
Dive HQ Palmerston North owners Tim and Lesley Horgan have been training divers for over 30 years, not only have they introduced thousands of recreational divers to the fabulous underwater world, but, they are one of New Zealand’s leading Career based PADI Training facility’s, placing hundred’s of Scuba Instructors throughout the International Diving Industry. A modern retail showroom stocking the world’s leading dive brands and an amazing Indoor heated dive pool for training all divers from snorkelers to Dive Instructors, gear trials are encouraged for your personnel comfort and satisfaction.
Phone: 06 353 5555 | Fax: 06 357 2281 | 239 Railway Rd, PO Box 1739, Palmerston North 4440
Tim & Lesley Horgan | Email tim@diveandgolfhq.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Mares  Pinnacle Scubapro

Napier
Phone: 06 834 2009 | Fax: 06 834 2019 | 94 Nelson Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
Peter Carroll | Email peter@divehq.net.nz

Hastings
Phone: 06 878 8831| Fax: 06 878 7810 | 709 Karamu Road, Hastings 4122
Peter Carroll | Email peter@divehq.net.nz

Wellington
Don’t Just Dream It – Dive It with Your Local Underwater Experts Let us introduce you to the amazing underwater world. With 2 marine reserves on our door step Wellington has a lot to offer the novice & experienced diver. With friendly staff, an active dive club and a full range of dive services including on site tank testing & servicing we can meet all your diving & spearfishing needs 7 days a week.
Phone: 04 568 5028 | Fax: 04 568 45 60 | 14 Waione St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012
Shane Thompson/Claire Murphy | Email diveskihq@xtra.co.nz
Dive Brands Available
Beuchat   Mares   Pinnacle Wetsuits   Scubapro Omer


Christchurch
In a playground as big as South Island, New Zealand, no wonder Dive HQ and Ski World Christchurch is the major hub of diving and skiing. From Marlborough Sounds in the North to Fiordland and Stewart Island in the South. Local trips to Banks Peninsula, Kaikoura and Motunau ensure that spear fishing, photography and cray fish hunting divers have plenty to do. Boasting 30 years of local diving history, Dive HQ Christchurch has the wisdom and stability to service your needs. Christchurch’s only in store pool ensures consistent, easy delivery of PADI courses. Cylinder testing, full ski and dive workshops complement the lineup.
Phone: 03 379 5804 | Fax: 03 379 5808 | 70 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch 8011
Brian & Jane Franks| Email sales@diveskiworld.com
Dive Brands Available
Mares  Scubapro  Uwatec  Beuchat   Aquanaut     Suunto   Bare


Bay of Islands / Paihia Whangarei Auckland - Four Stores Whitianga Tauranga Rotorua Hastings Napier Palmerstin North Wellington Christchurch Hamilton