Dive Pacific Iss 171 Oct- Nov 2019
New Zealand's dive magazine featuring in this issue: Shooting big sharks, up close; Spearfishing at night!; Remembering a great Kiwi dive pioneer, Wade Doak; Forgotten Vanuatu wreck's claim to fame; The invasive Lionfish - in depth, plus all our expert columnists
New Zealand's dive magazine featuring in this issue: Shooting big sharks, up close; Spearfishing at night!; Remembering a great Kiwi dive pioneer, Wade Doak; Forgotten Vanuatu wreck's claim to fame; The invasive Lionfish - in depth, plus all our expert columnists
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FIJI<br />
VANUATU<br />
Subsurface Fiji Visit Fiji for fun, relaxing<br />
tropical diving. Subsurface Fiji PADI 5-Star <strong>Dive</strong><br />
shops are located in the beautiful Mamanuca<br />
Islands, offering daily trips and courses to some<br />
of the best dive spots in Fiji. Subsurface provides<br />
full diving services from Musket Cove, Plantation,<br />
Malolo, Likuliku, Tropica, Lomani, Funky Fish,<br />
Namotu, Tavarua, Wadigi & Navini Island Resorts.<br />
E: info@subsurfacefiji.com<br />
www.subsurfacefiji.com (DNZ159)<br />
Captain Cook Cruises Reef Endeavour and Tivua<br />
Island are 5 star PADI operations – Discover Scuba –<br />
Scuba <strong>Dive</strong> – Open water dive – Advance Wreck <strong>Dive</strong>,<br />
MV Raiyawa at Tivua Island. Fiji P: +679 6701 823 E:<br />
fiji@captaincookcruisesfiji.com<br />
www.captaincookcruisesfiji.com<br />
Mantaray Island Resort Yasawa Islands – Fiji – Over<br />
40 dive sites ; vibrant reefs, stunning coral gardens,<br />
caves, swim throughs, wall dives, drop offs, shark<br />
dives, turtles, and a stunning house reef. Fiji’s only<br />
accredited free-diving school, Mantaray swimming<br />
May–<strong>Oct</strong>. Small group diving in a safe and enjoyable<br />
environment visit us at<br />
www.mantarayisland.com<br />
Volivoli Beach Resort offers you relaxed, unspoilt<br />
white sandy beaches in a spectacular part of Fiji. Ra<br />
<strong>Dive</strong>rs operates from the resort giving you a water<br />
wonderland on the worlds best soft coral dive sites.<br />
The Fiji Siren is a livaboard boat offering you 7 and 10<br />
night dive packages. www.volivoli.com<br />
E: info@volivoli.com P: +679 9920942<br />
SOLOMONS<br />
Raiders Hotel and <strong>Dive</strong> Wreck and Reef diving,<br />
Accommodation, Bar and dining, Snorkelling<br />
Hiking and more. Located 1 hour from Honiara on<br />
the waterfront of the historic Tulagi harbour. <strong>Dive</strong> -<br />
Discover – Relax. www.raidershotel.com<br />
email raidershotel@solomon.com.sb<br />
ph +677 7594185 / 7938017<br />
SIDE <strong>Dive</strong> Munda – <strong>Dive</strong> the unexplored<br />
Experience Magical Munda at Agnes Gateway Hotel.<br />
Award winning service and pristine diving. SSI<br />
Instructor Training Centre. WWII wrecks, caves and<br />
reefs – untouched and unspoilt.<br />
www.divemunda.com<br />
divemunda@dive-solomon.com<br />
Find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram<br />
SIDE TAKA <strong>Dive</strong> See more of the Solomon Islands by<br />
liveaboard! Save $700 on a 7 night booking on board<br />
MV Taka: 7 Nights Accommodation; 3 gourmet meals<br />
daily; 24 <strong>Dive</strong>s – sharks, WWII wrecks, manta rays,<br />
night dives; Round trip airport transfers. Conditions<br />
apply. For more information or to make a reservations:<br />
book@dive-solomon.com<br />
Tulagi <strong>Dive</strong> Solomon Islands An underwater paradise<br />
for marine life and explore the many ships and aircraft<br />
wrecks at the famous Iron Bottom Sound. We offer<br />
the PADI and TDI courses. Phone (+677) 25700<br />
www.tulagidive.com dive@tulagidive.com<br />
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Fiordland Expeditions 11<br />
Nautilus Watersports Vanuatu’s longest running<br />
dive operation in Port Vila with 30+ years’ experience.<br />
Nautilus offers 4 dives a day (double dive both<br />
morning and afternoon). We also offer PADI course<br />
from Discover Scuba right through to <strong>Dive</strong> Master. For<br />
dive groups we can also offer diving/accommodation<br />
packages. P: Peter or Leanne +678 22 398<br />
www.nautilus.com.vu<br />
E: nautilus@vanuatu.com.vu<br />
TRIPS/CHARTERS<br />
CRUISE FIORDLAND<br />
fish • hunt • dive • cruise<br />
Fish, Hunt, <strong>Dive</strong> or Cruise aboard the fully<br />
refurbished MV Cindy Hardy. Fiordland or<br />
Stewart Island, our scenic cruises will provide<br />
you with a once in a lifetime experience.<br />
Everything is provided regardless of how<br />
short or long your time on board with us is.<br />
Cruise options available on our website.<br />
www.cruisefiordland.com<br />
info@cruisefiordland.com<br />
+6421 088 14530<br />
(DNZ156)<br />
DIVE HOLIDAY<br />
Travelandco<br />
At travel&co (previously <strong>Dive</strong> Fish Snow<br />
Holidays) we’ve been crafting tailor-made active<br />
travel trips and experiences for over 30 years.<br />
Our team of active travel experts share your<br />
passion for adventure and can help book an<br />
exceptional active travel experience that goes<br />
beyond the ordinary. From wreck or reef diving,<br />
learning to dive, to liveaboard adventures - for<br />
insider tips on the best dive locations and<br />
tailormade diving experiences let your active<br />
travel journey start with us.<br />
t: 09 479 2210 Toll free NZ: 0800 555 035<br />
e: enquire@travelandco.nz<br />
www.travelandco.nz/dive<br />
Outer Gulf Charters<br />
One hour north of Auckland CBD<br />
Providing divers with the ultimate diving day<br />
out with diver lift, fast/comfortable travel, hot<br />
water shower, and all the tea and coffee you<br />
want.<br />
Recommended <strong>Dive</strong> Sites: Goat Island Marine<br />
Reserve, Mokohinau Islands, Great/Little<br />
Barrier, Sail Rock/Hen & Chickens in style. Trip<br />
schedule and info<br />
www.outergulfcharters.co.nz<br />
or phone Julie 021 827 855<br />
Harcourts - <strong>Dive</strong> Zone<br />
IBC<br />
PADI 17<br />
SeaTech 50<br />
SIDE <strong>Dive</strong> Munda 30<br />
Subscription 72<br />
On the seafront downtown Port Vila.<br />
• Certified dives • Snorkel Tours • Training to<br />
Instructor Level • Full gear hire available •<br />
Very friendly, professional & experienced<br />
local Instructors & <strong>Dive</strong> Masters.<br />
20 dive sites (10 to 20 minutes) including 5 wrecks<br />
(including 4 engine QANTAS Sandringham flying<br />
boat and 150 year old sailing ship Star of Russia)<br />
Temp 24-28°c. Viz 10m to<br />
40m. Free pickup from<br />
Resorts in town.<br />
P: +678 27518 or email:<br />
dive@bigbluevanuatu.com<br />
www.bigbluevanuatu.com<br />
For your safety Vanuatu has<br />
recompression facilities.<br />
SPEAKERS/LECTURERS<br />
Available for talks to dive clubs etc. You can find full<br />
details on these speakers/lectures at<br />
www.<strong>Dive</strong>NewZealand.co.nz/dive-in-nz/dive-shops/<br />
Terry Brailsford Wreck diving for gold & treasure. Incl<br />
the Rothschild jewellery, search for General Grant.<br />
0274 958816, theadmiral@xtra.co.nz<br />
Tony Howell History and entertainment with lots of<br />
rare historical photos and illustrations – 12 powerpoints<br />
in total. 45 mins –1 hr each.<br />
Contact me for topics. 04 233-8238,<br />
www.scubadiving.co.nz<br />
tony@scubadiving.co.nz<br />
Darren Shields Spearfishing titles,uw cameraman,<br />
author. Motivating/compelling/innovative/inspiring/<br />
entertaining P: 09-4794231, 021839118,<br />
darren@wettie.co.nz<br />
Jamie Obern Technical instructor/cave diver, 20+<br />
years exp. globally. Photos/video: uw caves in<br />
Mexico, On USA, the UK, seafront NZ, Australia. downtown Techdive Port NZ/GUE Vila. NZ<br />
instructor. • Certified P: 021 dives 614 • 023, Snorkel Tours • Training to<br />
www.techdivenz.com Instructor Level • Full jamie@techdivenz.com<br />
gear hire available •<br />
Dave Very Moran friendly, Ching professional Dynasty porcelain & experienced<br />
from the Tek<br />
Sing. P: <strong>Dive</strong> local New Instructors Zealand & 09-521 <strong>Dive</strong> 0684, Masters.<br />
E: 20 divenz@<strong>Dive</strong>NewZealand.co.nz<br />
sites (10 to 20 minutes) including 5 wrecks<br />
(including 4 engine QANTAS Sandringham flying<br />
Samara boat and Nicholas 150 year M.O.N.Z old -Programme sailing ship Star Director: of Russia)<br />
Experiencing Marine Reserves Temp 24-28°c. – Te Kura Viz Moana: 10m to<br />
samara@emr.org.nz 40m. Free pickup from<br />
www.emr.org.nz www.facebook.com/emr.mtsct<br />
Resorts in town.<br />
P: 09 4338205 or 021036<strong>2019</strong> (field only)<br />
P: +678 27518 or email:<br />
dive@bigbluevanuatu.com<br />
Saltaway www.bigbluevanuatu.com<br />
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