Snorkelling at Goat Island Marine Reserve
Dive into one of Auckland’s best underwater adventures, just below the surface at Goat Island Marine Reserve. Only around an hour north of Auckland, this protected marine world is bursting with snapper, eagle rays, kelp forests, reef fish and rocky underwater landscapes waiting to be explored.
Whether you are trying snorkelling for the first time, ready to venture further with a guide, or looking for a night-time ocean adventure, Goat Island Dive & Snorkel has a guided snorkelling experience to match your confidence, ability and sense of adventure.
Why snorkel at Goat Island?
Goat Island Marine Reserve, officially Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve, is one of New Zealand’s most loved marine experiences. Protected waters, thriving marine life and easy beach access make it a must-do day trip for families, couples, first-timers and ocean lovers.
Here, the adventure starts right from the shore. Slip on your mask, float above the reef and watch the underwater world come alive — from curious snapper and schools of fish to eagle rays gliding through the shallows.
Ocean Tales - out on a snorkel adventure!
FEATURED SNORKELLING ADVENTURE
EXPLORE GOAT ISLAND BY BOAT
Take your snorkelling adventure beyond the beach. Our Guided Boat Snorkelling Tour takes you out into Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island Marine Reserve to explore more of the coastline, discover new snorkel spots and experience the reserve from a whole new perspective.
With an experienced guide, quality gear and boat access to more adventurous areas, this tour is perfect for confident swimmers who want a bigger Goat Island experience.
What might you see?
Every day in the reserve is different, but Goat Island is famous for its underwater life. Keep your eyes out for large snapper, red moki, goatfish, leatherjackets, eagle rays, crayfish and schools of smaller reef fish moving through the kelp.
Because Goat Island is a protected marine reserve, the experience is about watching, floating and exploring with respect. No taking, no touching, no feeding — just an unforgettable look into a thriving underwater world.
Adventure for every kind of ocean explorer
Not all snorkelling adventures are the same — and that is exactly why we offer a range of guided experiences. Stay close to shore on a beginner tour, explore more of the reef on an advanced snorkel, head out by boat, or experience the magic of Goat Island after sunset.
Our team will help you choose the right tour for your confidence, swimming ability and conditions on the day, so you can relax, enjoy the water and make the most of your time in the marine reserve.
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