Diving Aldermen Islands and Coromandel Coast

The Aldermen Islands are often referred to as the vanishing volcanoes. Hongiora, Ruamahua-iti, The Spire and Ruamahua-nui Islands (from West to East) are mere remnants of a once far larger volcanic complex, consisting of rhyolite domes and associated ignimbrite and breccia deposits. This group of precipitous, rocky islands was originally named The Court of Aldermen by Captain James Cook as he sailed past in 1769, and from the sea they are certainly a very imposing sight. The islands have been protected since 1933, and now constitute one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in the region. They are administered as part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park.

From Tairua we also run regular trips to Shoe and Slipper Islands, just off the Corormandel coast.

AWESOME DIVING….. Supporting depth, abundant marine life and one of our personal favourites, the Honeycomb Caverns!