Canceled due to water quality issues

End Seaweek with a free guided snorkel to investigate the seagrass meadows of Whitirea Park. This site has plenty of sea creatures waiting to be found. Surround yourself with schools of yellow-eyed mullet or try spot seahorses camouflaged between the seaweed.

No bookings required, just turn up. New snorkellers are encouraged.

Snorkel sessions leave approximately every hour on the hour between 10am and 2pm (we advise you to turn up half an hour early to secure your place anytime between 9.30 and 1.30).

What you need to know:
All equipment, guides and safety gear is provided.
Please note the minimum age is 8 years, and children below 16 must be accompanied by a snorkelling adult.
Participants must be able to swim 50 metres.

For cancellations on the day (due to poor weather) please check the Greater Wellington Regional Council Facebook page, or phone 0800 496 734 after 8am.

Getting there: https://goo.gl/maps/d8k6UyakAey

Book now at www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2018/greater-wellington-great-outdoors2

If you are a keen and experienced snorkeller and would like to help the Mountains to Sea Wellington team with this community event please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Volunteers are needed for this and a number of other community and school programmes over the summer.