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Set out from Warkworth for a full day chasing juvenile hammerhead sharks in the Hauraki Gulf. This two-tank charter is for certified divers with recent experience and offers offshore pelagic encounters, variable sea conditions, and full-day logistics.
Set out from Warkworth for a full day chasing juvenile hammerhead sharks in the Hauraki Gulf. This two-tank charter is for certified divers with recent experience and offers offshore pelagic encounters, variable sea conditions, and full-day logistics.
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Operated by New Zealand Diving Ltd · Warkworth, Auckland
The boat thunks against the ramp before dawn and the Hauraki Gulf breathes cold air across the deck—salt, diesel and the faint nervous excitement of divers checking gear. By 8 a.m. the charter slips past Kawau and the outer islands, where juvenile hammerheads patrol the blue edge between coastal shelf and open ocean.
challenging.
8–9 hours.
Moderate to strong cardiovascular fitness; comfortable carrying and donning gear, and handling boat movement
Yes—participants must have at least Open Water certification and evidence of logged dives; divers should have dived within the last 12 months or arrange a refresher before the charter.
Sightings depend on season, currents and conditions; juvenile hammerheads are known to pass the outer islands but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
The charter includes two tank dives, tanks, weights and basic scuba gear; bring your certification card, lunch, water, sunscreen, hat and any personal dive gear like a dive computer and mask.
Divers must complete a medical declaration; certain conditions (asthma, heart issues) may disqualify you—consult a doctor and the operator’s medical form before booking.
The Hauraki Gulf has long been a maritime corridor for Māori waka and later European shipping and fishing; its islands host historic pā sites and colonial-era settlements.
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park and local regulations aim to balance recreation with protection—use reef-friendly sunscreen, follow no-take areas and minimize contact with wildlife.
New Zealand Diving Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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