With just over a week to go, I am getting increasingly excited about the release of Pixar’s new film, Finding Dory. After marveling at the accuracy when portraying the underwater world in Finding Nemo, I look forward to seeing what new levels Pixar will go to in their most recent masterpiece. Following the story of […]
Beuchat is a brand which lives and breathes its passion for the sea and whose history is intertwined with that of spearfishing. Through its innovations, it has made a major contribution to the birth and development of spearfishing. Beuchat’s latest development and innovation is the Trigocamo camouflage wetsuit with the new Braca Concept. Beuchat are […]
The age limit for the PADI Open Water Course is set at 10 years old – opening the doors to the underwater world to the younger generation. The skills taught are transferable to everyday life, helping young people to grow. It also inspires a passion in many, opening up new career opportunities that may otherwise never have been […]
As winter draws nearer, it is time to start preparing for the cold. Bring out the woolly jumpers, stock up on hot chocolate, (and don’t forget the whisky!) Shorter days, chilly weather, and cooler waters are no reasons to stop you from diving – so long as you know how to keep warm. It is […]
Do you shop like a shark? Hunting all the best prices in town? Come and chomp into Dive HQ’s Whopping Big Sale… Nearly everything is on sale, so you had better come and see for yourself, but here are a few specials that will get snapped up quickly! Sale Ends 30th April. Store Hours: Monday […]
What are the first steps towards becoming an underwater photographer? A passion for taking photos combined with a desire to capture images of the unique underwater world and share them with many who may not have the chance to see it with their own eyes, is the motivation behind many underwater photographers. While the first and […]
Fabulous Canterbury Dive Sites The past few months have provided Canterbury divers with some wonderful diving conditions and warmer temperatures. Dive HQ Christchurch always enjoy sharing with their customers their favourite dive sites around Canterbury of which we have many to enjoy. Canterbury dive sites are centered off Kaikoura coast and Banks Peninsula with visibility […]
Established in March 2014, by the Department of Conservation, the Hikurangi Marine Reserve, acknowledges the incredible diversity and unique marine environment close to Kaikoura. Gaining an understanding of the role of Marine Reserves around New Zealand is a valued part our Dive HQ Christchurch’s Diploma of Scuba Instruction students training. Thank you Akita, for sharing with […]
Still buzzing from a great few days diving in Kaikoura, Rhiannon, one of Dive HQ Christchurch’s Diploma of Scuba Instruction students, shares her experience with us today: Completing my Advanced Diving Certification in Kaikoura was a new and thrilling experience for me. Our trip to Kaikoura was actually my first ever time there, so it […]
Scuba tanks eventually wear out, which is why it is important to follow the regulations on getting your tank tested. You wouldn’t want to be diving with a tank that was compromised in any way due to dents, rust, or cracks. Here at Dive HQ Christchurch, on the occasion that a tank fails a Hydro […]