North Palmerston - diving?

[petersk]

I know this is short notice, but after a pretty fruitless search and a few emails, I just thought of posting here...
Any good diving in the north palmerston area? (I will do boat, beach, whatever.) Just don't want to get eaten by any sharks...

Kurt

 

[alijtaylor]

I think you probably mean Palmerston North? Palmerston North is inland (but not that far) an there is good diving in the right conditions off Kapiti Island - a marine reserve - perhaps an hour's drive away - maybe less. I suggest you post your question in this forum or contact one of these dive shops in PN.
Manawatu Dive and Marine
or
Dive HQ Palmerston North
I have not used either of them as it is not my back yard, good luck.

Alison

 

[Azza]

There is Palmerston in the South Island and Palmerston North in the North Island. Which do you mean?
From what I recall all the dive shops in Palmerston North go to Wellington to dive...Palmerston North is inland and the local coast directly west or east is not too flash...although a few people with their own boat do dive near Riversdale on the west coast.
Sorry but I dont have any personal experience with it.

 

[NZDIVER76]

if you are talking about palmerston north otago i have dived once dwn there about 2yrs ago off shag point 4km off shore theres a big reef coated in crays line yourself up with the 2 points of oamaru and the southern point ????aramoana???? not sure if thats what its called. but its a good spot reef at 25m good luck with the search

 

[buddhasummer]

Palmerston North...horror...dont go there...ever...unless the whole city is underwater then it might be worth a look.

 

[Azza]

Is that where you are from? :lol: