There are many exciting career options for those who love the ocean and are passionate about Scuba Diving. Our Diploma of Professional Scuba Instruction, here at Dive HQ Christchurch, has been the ticket for many of our graduates, leading them into a wide range of jobs, all over the world. One of the most popular career […]
When you see a seal clambering over rocks they look uncoordinated and out of place. However once under the water these seals become playful puppies with BIG beautiful eyes and graceful movements making it look so effortless. Working as a Dive Instructor, has given me the opportunity to experience this first hand, As I […]
This is where it all started…I was driving to my work as a duty manager at a small pub in Christchurch listening to the radio when I heard… “Are you tired of your job…” “Want a life more exciting….that will take you all over the world!” And I thought “YES! That’s exactly what I want! […]
Celebrations! Our newly qualified SCUBA Dive Instructors are celebrating now, after a fantastic year together, along with myself, Mel Alps, their mentor. Now is the time to look back and share a few memories and wish my students well for their next adventures and Dive Instructor Careers! Mia Foley, Tim Walter, Jack Broad and Curt […]
Learning to SCUBA dive programmes for school groups have been a great success at Dive HQ Christchurch. I am currently working with an adventurous group from Christchurch Boys High School who will gain their Open Water Dive ticket along with NZQA credits. The success of a group of students doing the course earlier in the year […]
I can count on one hand the amount of years I have been diving and even though it’s been a short time I have still been lucky enough to have met some incredible people, seen some breath taking places and had some amazing marine life encounters. One place that has stood out to me is […]
The big topic on most New Zealanders lips at the moment is how well the All Blacks have done over the past 8 weeks and the way they have played like a champion team over the last 4 years. It has been such a great result bringing home the Rugby World Cup. Dive HQ Christchurch […]
