Goat Island Experience Advanced Snorkel Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

The experience starts with tips on advanced snorkel techniques. We share the history of the Leigh Coast, Goat Island Maine Reserve and the Matheson Bay Rewilding Project. We will also introduce you to the marine life you are likely to meet. In the Advanced group you will also learn some additional skills, learn to duck down or freedive to get a closer look at the fish. Under the supervision of your dive professional, you'll be off snorkeling in the Goat Island Marine Reserve. Your guide will ensure that you stay safe and comfortable at all times, whatever experience level you have. You will be part of a natural aquarium, teeming with colourful fish and marine life including blue maomao, huge snapper, eagle and stingrays, blue cod, octopus, kahawai and crayfish. Sometimes Dolphins or orca visit the reserve and will often play with the snorkelers, this might be your day!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

You will meet at Goat Island Dive and Snorkel Center (142A Pakiri Road, Leigh). Here, our friendly staff will get you kitted up with a mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit. You will then drive in your own vehicle 3km to the Goat Island Marine Reserve. Here you will meet with your Snorkel Instructor.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Goat Island Marine Reserve
The experience starts with a quick refresh on snorkelling skills. 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 finalize our equipment. Once our gear is on, we are ready to go and we will make our way out to our adventure. Wearing a weightbelt, we will practice duck diving so we can get up close to all the fabulous marine life! After the tour, you will be able to use the equipment for the remainder of the day and carry on exploring!
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Use of snorkeling equipment

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Must be able to understand safety instructions in English

Minimum age of 12 years.

Must have snorkelled in the ocean before

Supplied by Goat Island Dive & Snorkel

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