Dive in Pupu Springs
the clearest water in the world, but unfortunately closed at the moment due to pest contamination fears
still open is the dive in Riwaka caves another great dive nearby.
Nine Dives, Essons Valley, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
03 573 7199 or 021 1146997
A diver in Pupu springs, the good old days, now sadly closed.
Famed for it's crystal clear waters and peaceful atmosphere, pupu springs in Golden Bay is a wahi tapu ( sacred place ) to the manawhenua iwi of Golden bay. In addition local people respect this natural resource as a taonga ( treasure ) to be protected and enjoyed. However Pupu springs has become increasingly popular for Scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming. This has been with an inevitable impact on the springs unique atmosphere and ecology, and on the experience of other non-diving visitors. Accordingly the D.O.C. has developed guide lines and a code of conduct for Pupu springs in order to better control diving activities and to stop swimming in the springs.
Pupu springs has a visibility of 62 meters, the best viz in the world.
The code of conduct has been developed in consultation with various interested parties including dive clubs, it will remain in place whilst the DOC considers the code and its benefits, it monitors compliance and gathers more information on the ecological and social effects of diving on this unique environment. Take responsibility for protecting and conserving the sacredness of the area by protecting the environment both in and out of the water.
NO SWIMMING is allowed in Pupu springs it damages both the special atmosphere and the underwater shallow growth ecology.
NO DIVING between 6 AM and 12 Noon.
Only 4 Divers at any one time maximum.
Only 15 minutes allowed per diver.
Divers must register at entry to Pupu springs.
No commercial diving, it is illegal to charge to visit the springs, or to charge for a dive there, report a commercial outfit that does charge to DOC, our dive club will let you dive for free.
No diver training, you have to be a qualified diver.
Take care when you enter the water.
No diving in "the dancing sands" area.
For more info phone DOC on 03 546 9335
If you like to dive there then we can provide you with transport there, a comprehensive briefing and hire gear so easy to get ready for you to dive yourself.
the nearest thing to the feeling of flying you will get, it is truly magic.
You can also dive Riwaka Caves under the same dive scheme, you will get a free guide here.
email us or give us a call on
International on 0064 3573 7199 or 03 573 7199 or 021 1146997 in New Zealand
