Snorkeling at Goat Island is one of the top 10 things to do in Auckland.

If you've never tried it before. Our Guided Snorkel Tour is the perfect introduction to exploring the ocean - even non-swimmers can join in the fun! Join our team of passionate instructors for an adventure in NZ's first Marine Reserve, the Goat Island Marine Reserve!

What will you see?
You will be part of a natural aquarium, myriads of colourful fish and marine life including Blue Maomao, huge Snapper, Eagle and Sting Rays, Red Moki, Silver drummer, Kahawai and a whole ray of different fish! Sometimes Dolphins or Orca visit the reserve and will often play with the snorkelers, this might be your day!

New Skills

As you gain confidence in the water, you might want to start to pushing your limits and seeing what more you can achieve. With this in mind, it is important to expand your knowledge and understanding to keep safe in the water.

Equalizing

Pressure under the water increases as we descend so it is important to learn how to balance this pressure.

On your Guided Tour

You will meet at our Goat Island Dive and Snorkel Center. Here our friendly staff will fit you out in your equipment which is provided: mask, snorkel, fins, a wet suit and weight belt.

You will then drive in your own vehicle 3km to the Goat Island Marine Reserve. Here you will meet with your Instructor.

The experience starts with the history of Goat Island and introduces you to the marine life you are likely to meet at New Zealand's first marine reserve. After your full and thorough safety briefing, we'll head down to the water and begin the tour!
 
We will begin with a recap in the shallows. once everyone is comfortable with their equipment we will begin to explore the reserve. Along the way we will stop and put our new techniques into practice, getting you comfortable in the water, with duck diving under the surface.
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After the tour you will be able to use the equipment for the remainder of the day, so you can keep practicing and enjoying the reserve.

What is snorkeling?

Snorkeling is when we use a mask and a small tube called a snorkel to see and breathe with our face in the water. This allows us to observe the underwater world and the wealth of life it hosts. Snorkeling is a fantastic way to begin to learn to swim in the ocean.

Safety