
: Tuesday , February 1, 2011 Top Diving Sites in New Zealand You've tried the exciting water sports such as water rafting , jet boat rides and kayaking . Now it's time to get closer to the ocean much closer . New Zealand has a wide variety of diving locations . From the North Island to the tip of the South Island , keen divers can find subtropical waters and milder , more temperate conditions in which to pursue their passion . Visibility in the water ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres on good days , and the water temperature is around 20 C in the summer and 13 C in winter . The best diving seasons in New Zealand are summer and autumn , between January and . July Photo : coralreefphotos.com Marine life is diverse and sometimes completely unique to New Zealand . Divers can swim with dolphins