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- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Enhance your snorkeling skills with professional instruction at Goat Island Marine Reserve
- Learn advanced techniques such as duck diving, equalizing, and snorkel clearing
- Explore vibrant marine life, including blue maomao, snapper, rays, and octopus
- All necessary equipment provided: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, and weight belt
What's Excluded
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no food outlets at Goat Island, however there are plenty of places to eat in Leigh and Matakana- ask the staff for their recommendations!
No. There is no ferry to Goat Island.
Goat Island is a small island around 60 meters from the mainland.
No. It is a Marine Reserve so dogs are strictly prohibited both on the beach and in the picnic areas. Please leave your dog at home!
Yes. There are both toilets and outdoor beach showers (no hot water) facilities at the reserve. There is no drinking water, and there are no BBQ´s- however there are picnic tables where you can enjoy your lunch.
A marine reserve is a type of marine protected area. In a marine reserve, the collection, removal, feeding and killing of any marine life is prohibited- including shells or sea urchins. Goat Island was the first marine reserve in the world- where everything from the fish down to the grains of sand are protected!
No. You will need your own transport. We recommend hiring a car for the day and enjoying the other incredible sights while you are up here.
- Sunscreen (we prefer reef-safe - you can buy this in store)
- your swimming costume
- a towel
- your driving license/ ID
- drinking water
- a packed lunch
If you have snorkelled before or are confident in the Ocean and with swimming. In addition, you need to be 12 years old to participate.
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