Dive Local - Dive Aware
From gear to guidance, we live and breathe Taranaki diving
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Shop Closed: August 19th to September 5th.
Please note that our Shop will be closed during this period. All online orders placed while we are away will be processed upon our return.
Welcome to Oceans Alive
Taranaki’s home for dive gear and certified training
Whether you’re just starting out or have hundreds of dives under your belt, Oceans Alive is here to help you get the most out of your time in the water. We’re locally owned, community-focused, and fully equipped to support recreational divers, spearos, and freedivers right across the region. From high-quality gear to certified SSI courses, this is where your next underwater adventure begins.
More Than a Dive Shop
Trusted advice, solid gear, real support
We’re not just here to sell you a wetsuit or hand over a tank. We take the time to get to know you, match you with the right equipment, and help you build the skills you need to dive safely and confidently. It’s about doing things properly, not rushing you through a sale. When you shop with us, you’re backed by real-world knowledge and straight-up honesty.

Hi, I’m John
I’ve loved the ocean since I was a teenager and have been diving ever since. I took over Oceans Alive in 2022 because I want to help more people get out there and experience it.
I’m always happy to chat, so if you want to talk diving or need help, just reach out.
Let’s get you diving!





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Learning That Goes Beyond the Classroom
SSI training that fits your life
Our dive training is built around flexibility, personal attention, and a love for the ocean. With digital learning, pool-based skills sessions, and open water dives along the Taranaki coast, you’ll gain confidence step by step. Whether it’s scuba or freediving, we make sure you understand what you're doing and why it matters - with the safety, patience, and guidance you deserve.
Local Knowledge, Local Waters
Respecting the ocean and the people who live by it
We care deeply about the place we dive. That means respecting rāhui, sharing local conditions, and staying up to date with what’s happening in our marine spaces. Oceans Alive is part of the wider Taranaki ocean community - and we’re here to help you dive responsibly, with awareness and care for the moana we all share.
BOTTLE REFILLS Taranaki
Air fills for scuba, BA, and airgun cylinders - fast, safe, and up to 300 bar.
Keep Your Gear Dive-Ready
Professional servicing for regs, BCDs, computers, and more
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