This article is intended to provide the already qualified Scuba diver with information which will help to plan dives in the waters of the Alderman Islands, whether as a local resident or a visitor. Information is provided without prejudice, and is not guaranteed accurate or complete. Use it at your own risk.
Understand
The Alderman Islands is a small archipelago to the east of the Coromandel Peninsula in the Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand.The islands are sufficiently offshore to enjoy the cleaner waters associated with New Zealand's offshore islands, but are close enough to visit as a day trip from the mainland.
General topography
Climate, weather and sea conditions
Marine ecology
Equipment
Dive sites
Hongiora (Flat Island)
- Nudibranch Wall
- Position: — 36°57.???', E176°03.???'
Middle Island
- Position: — 36°57.???', E176°04.???'
Ruamahuanui Island
- Position: — 36°57.???', E176°176.05.???'
Ngahoro Island
- Position: — 36°58.???', E176°05.???'
Ruamahuaiti
- Position: — 36°59.???', E176°04.???'
Respect
Get help
Emergency services
- . Police.
- . Ambulance service
- . Sea rescue
- . Recompression chamber
- . DAN hotline
Get service
The islands are an uninhabited nature reserve, and there are no facilities at the islands. Dive charters from neighbouring ports on the mainland are listed below. For other services, see articles on the mainland destinations nearby.