Discover Snorkelling
Venture into New Zealand's first marine reserve where the marine life has been protected for over 30 years. Snorkel with large snapper, schools of blue maomao, silver drummer, trevally and kahawai. Watch large red moki feeding or dive down to see big rock lobster (crayfish) that live in the spaces under the rocks. There's nowhere else on the coast where you can encounter this much marine life close to the beach. For more on the marine reserve's history, click here.
- Tony and Jenny Enderby are the most experienced snorkel instructors at Goat Island and are experts in the marine life both in the water and on the rocky shore. (see more on Instructors page)
- Your snorkel experience starts with tuition on the basics of snorkelling and introduces you to the equipment you will use.
- A comprehensive safety briefing, information about the marine reserve and what you are likely to see will be covered.
- Once you are fitted out with a wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins - it's time to go snorkelling! You will be guided around the best and safest reefs.
- Time in the water is around one hour and will depend on water temperature, your time schedule and ability.
School Groups
- Groups of 20-30 students and up to 3 groups per day
- Cost is $26 per student (applies to 20 or more per day)
- For groups of less than 20 please contact us for a quote
- Price includes wetsuit, hood, mask, snorkel, fins, safety equipment, experienced snorkelling instructors, snorkel tuition and safety talk
- Risk Analysis and Safety Plans provided
- Adults accompanying school groups can hire snorkelling gear if needed
- Instructors only charge is $9 per student but all students are required to wear a wetsuit
See more on schools who have experienced the marine reserve with us www.goatislandsnorkel.blogspot.com
Guided Eco Snorkel Tours
- Min. 2 people
- Adults $45 each, Children (under 18) $35 each
- Price includes wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. Safety board will be provided if required.
- Experienced snorkel instructors will give tuition and help you get the most out of your Goat Island snorkelling experience
- Learn about the marine reserve and see how it has changed over 35 years of protection
- We will help identify all marine life seen while snorkelling
- Snorkel time in water is approx. one hour.