




| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners | 2h 30min | 5.0 (6) | $55 | |
Goat Island Experience Guided Shore Dive | 4 hours | 5.0 (1) | $129 | View |
Goat Island Experience Guided Boat Snorkel Tour | 4 hours | — | $103 | View |
Snorkeling 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.
In demand: 48 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 3.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Auckland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 8–15 pay from $49, adults from $55.
It can: 48 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Minimum age of 8 years. Children between 8 years and 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve | 30 min–1h | 4.8 (84) | $73 | View |
Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve | 7 hours | 4.0 (4) | $161 | View |
Goat Island Experience Guided Boat Dive | 4 hours | — | $158 | View |
Goat Island Experience Advanced Snorkel Tour | 2h 30min | 4.6 (10) | $55 | View |