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Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners

By Goat Island Dive & Snorkel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$82 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Snorkelling at Goat Island is more than just a swim — it’s stepping into a living, underwater world that’s unlike anywhere else in New Zealand. As the country’s very first marine reserve, Goat Island is teeming with life: from shimmering schools of Blue Maomao to giant Snapper, Eagle Rays, and even the occasional dolphin or orca passing by!

The Guided Snorkel Tour is tailored for beginners and non-swimmers, with expert instructors, flotation equipment, and plenty of support so anyone can feel safe and confident in the ocean. You’ll learn, laugh, and explore in shallow, clear waters before venturing further to experience the magic up close.

With all gear included — and yours to use for the rest of the day — this is the perfect way to fall in love with the ocean, discover New Zealand’s top snorkel spot, and tick off one of Auckland’s top 10 must-do adventures.

Activity location
  • Goat Island Marine Reserve
    • 0985, Leigh, Auckland, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 142A Pakiri Road
    • 142A Pakiri Road
    • 0985, Leigh, Auckland, New Zealand

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Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$81.96 x 1 AdultAU$81.96
Total
Price is AU$81.96
Until Mon, 26 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All basic snorkelling equipment is included (Wetsuit, Mask, Snorkel, Fins)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Must be able to understand safety instructions in English
  • Minimum age of 8 years. Children between 8 years and 14 years must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

The experience starts with an introduction to using the equipment and some snorkel techniques and basic learning to swim. We share the history of Goat Island and introduce you to the marine life you are likely to meet at New Zealand's first marine reserve. Before jumping in you'll receive a full, thorough safety briefing. We'll all make our way to the water, and finalise our equipment. We will stay shallow and get used to the equipment and the strange sensation of breathing while looking underwater! Once everyone is feeling confident and comfortable we will make our way out and continue our adventure. After the tour, you will be able to use the equipment for the remainder of the day and carry on exploring!

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Goat Island Marine Reserve
    • 0985, Leigh, Auckland, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    142A Pakiri Road
    • 142A Pakiri Road
    • 0985, Leigh, Auckland, New Zealand

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