This marine reserve is named after the little island (Goat Island or Motu Hawere) that sits just 100 metres off the beach and protects it from Pacific Ocean …
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Jul 31, 2024
Stunning beauty and amazing marine life. Take your camera, you are gonna see some BIG snapper and many other fish. Winter is best for water visibility. Full review by EpicScuba
Feb 12, 2024
The water was magical and it was very fun to go snorkeling, we didn't see much fish when we went. We went on a long weekend, the beach itself was packed with little room for privacy. The parking ther… Full review by Holly K
Dec 1, 2023
Stopped off here for a mid-week morning in November. There were a few divers & snorkellers around, but overall it was very quiet. Good entertainment watch a party of school-kids having a snorkelling… Full review by Tony W
What’s the best way to get to goat island marine reserve if we are staying in Auckland? Do we Need a rental car?
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Rental car, drive to Warkworth, turn right at third set of lights, drive towards Matakana, keep on that road to Leigh, then a little further and turn right to Goat Island. Plenty of sign posts. …
Rental car, drive to Warkworth, turn right at third set of lights, drive towards Matakana, keep on that road to Leigh, then a little further and turn right to Goat Island. Plenty of sign posts. Take sunscreen, a hat, and jandals.
Hi everyone, is it possible to dive there? Is there any diving operator to hire?
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Yeah can dive in Goat Island and nearby beaches. Just google as have few who orgainse dive in Goat Island. May be can check on below web link goatislanddive/diving …
Yeah can dive in Goat Island and nearby beaches. Just google as have few who orgainse dive in Goat Island. May be can check on below web link goatislanddive/diving leighbythesea/things-to-do-in-leigh/diving-snorkelling/ nzdiving/courses/goat-island-charter/
Hi There, Would just like to know if the boats are able to transfer/transport people in wheel chairs? Thank you
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Hi Abigail There is a glass bottom boat, from my knowledge this docks on the shore, there is no wheel chair access. As soon as you come off the road, you pretty much walking onto sand …
Hi Abigail There is a glass bottom boat, from my knowledge this docks on the shore, there is no wheel chair access. As soon as you come off the road, you pretty much walking onto sand and a small stream going thru. There are small grassy areas to sit but no shade and it can get quite hot in the sun. You could give glass bottom boats a call on +64 9 4226334 To find out more info. Hope this helps Cheers.
We'll be on a Princess Cruise, the ship docks for the day in Aukland. Any suggestions for transportation to the Goat Island Marine Reserve for snorkeling for the day?
Feb 12, 2024
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