On the 10th of July 1985, while on its way to protest against nuclear testing in French Polynesia, the Greenpeace flagship the Rainbow Warrior was docked in Auckland harbour when French agents (disguised as Swiss Tourists) sprung the ship using limpet mines. The bombing killed a professional photographer and sank the Warrior. After refloating the ship for investigation purposes, the pride of the Greenpeace fleet was towed to the Cavalli Islands and resunk in 25 meters of water. The ageing wreck has now been transformed into an exquisit artificial reef abundant with many species of marine life and unique jewel anemones.

An early start will see us heading out through the scenic beauty of the Whangaroa Harbour. Our 30-40 minute boat journey (aboard the Rock Hopper), takes us on a breathtaking voyage in waters frequented by dolphin and blue penguins. Our first dive will be on the famed wreck of the Warrior, rated now as being among the top 10 wreck dives in the world. A second dive can be completed on the wreck or in the clear waters of the Cavalli Islands - the choice is yours.

We complete our day's diving with a visit to a local drinking hole (and museum) which is nestled amongst the mangrove swamps of the upper Whangaroa Harbour. Here we will do our debreifing and exchange a yarn or two.

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