Dive HQ Christchurch (also known as Dive Ski World) is a scuba diving school, dive shop and training centre based at 103 Durham Street South. Describing itself as the South Island's largest dive retailer, the business offers training, gear and a dive community for people starting out, building their skills, or aiming to become an instructor.
Dive HQ Christchurch runs a full range of PADI recreational dive courses, alongside technical diving, spearfishing, and breath-hold (freediving) training. For those wanting to turn diving into a career, its Academy of Diving offers recognised tertiary qualifications, including a one-year SCUBA Diploma, available full-time or part-time with student loans and allowances available.
As a retailer, Dive HQ stocks leading dive and spearfishing brands including Aqualung, Hollis, Oceanic, Pinnacle Wetsuits, Rob Allen Spearfishing, Scubapro, Uwatec, Mares, Suunto and Beuchat, backed by expert advice and local support. The business also offers gear hire, a full servicing centre with an in-store service technician, cylinder testing, and enriched air (nitrox) training and fills.
Beyond courses and gear, Dive HQ Christchurch organises local and international dive trips, including to the Poor Knights and Bay of Islands, the Mikhail Lermontov wreck, and Kaikoura. Divers can also join Club HQ Christchurch for member benefits in-store, priority booking on dive trips, and information evenings.
Dive HQ Christchurch, also known as Dive Ski World, is a scuba diving school, retailer and dive community based at 103 Durham Street South. The business describes itself as the South Island's largest dive retailer, offering everything from training and gear to local and international dive trips for people at every stage of their diving journey.
At the core of Dive HQ's offering is a full range of PADI recreational dive courses. Beginners can start with the Open Water - Learn to Dive course, working toward PADI Open Water certification, while more experienced divers can progress through Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver courses. The business also runs Divemaster part-time training, Summer School, and a range of speciality courses, alongside technical diving and breath-hold (freediving) training for spearfishing.
For those who want to go further, Dive HQ's Academy of Diving offers recognised tertiary qualifications, including a one-year SCUBA Diploma that sets students up for a career in diving. The diploma is available full-time or part-time, with student loans and allowances available to help fund study. Alongside the diploma, the Academy offers First Aid training, leadership courses, and other tertiary options for those pursuing a dive career.
As a retailer, Dive HQ Christchurch stocks a wide range of leading dive and spearfishing brands, including Aqualung, Hollis, Oceanic, Pinnacle Wetsuits, Rob Allen Spearfishing, Scubapro, Uwatec, Mares, Suunto and Beuchat. Customers get expert advice and local support in-store, or can shop the gear online through the business's dedicated online shop.
Beyond selling gear, Dive HQ runs a full servicing centre with an in-store service technician, offers cylinder testing, and provides rental equipment for those who aren't ready to buy their own gear. The business also offers enriched air (nitrox) training and fills for divers looking to extend their bottom time.
Dive HQ Christchurch organises dive trips both close to home and further afield, including trips to the Poor Knights and Bay of Islands, the wreck of the Mikhail Lermontov, and Kaikoura. These trips give certified divers the chance to put their skills to use in some of New Zealand's best-known dive locations.
Divers can also join Club HQ Christchurch, which offers member benefits in-store, priority booking on dive trips, and invitations to information evenings - a way to stay connected with other divers and hear about upcoming trips, courses and events as they're announced.
Dive HQ Christchurch is located at 103 Durham Street South, and can be reached by phone at 0800 348 347. Gear can also be browsed online through the business's dedicated online shop, and Dive HQ Christchurch can be followed on Facebook and X (Twitter) for updates.