Ever wondered what lives under the water around Otata - The Noises in the Hauraki Gulf? Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for a snorkel with our experienced guides and get FREE mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit hire. Sea shuttle from Okahu Bay is $75pp + booking fee for 2 snorkels. Safe fun for the whole whanau!

See pipefish, spotties, snapper, eagle rays, triplefins and more!

When: Saturday 20th of February

Shuttle leaves from Okahu Bay wharf at 11.00am, arrives back at Okahu Bay by 8.00pm

Back up Day: 21st February (you must be available for both days)

You need to arrive at the wharf 30mins before your departure time.

What: Snorkelling around Otata Island at The Noises. Guided walking around the pest free island.

Where: Otata, The Noises, Hauraki Gulf

Parking: Some free parking at Okahu Bay wharf.

What to bring: Togs, towel, sunhat, warm clothes, raincoat, water bottles, walking shoes, a picnic lunch.

Please note you will need a medium to high level of fitness and agility for this event, and are comfortable getting on and off a moving boat. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Registrations are essential.

This event is sponsored by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation. It is run in conjunction with the help of Auckland Sea Shuttles.

Please note that the shuttle ticket is non-refundable – if the weather is not suitable we will postpone to our back up day. If you are late and miss the boat unfortunately there are no refunds.

COVID-19 Information

This event will be able to run in Level 1 only. At Level 2 or above we will be postponing to a later date. If we needed to postpone again due to COVID-19 everyone will receive a refund.

Please note the following information. If you have any concerns – please contact us.

• Your registration information will be held for contact tracing. We will also have a contact tracing QR code to scan.

• All shared equipment will be sanitised between uses.

• There will be hand sanitiser on the island for participants and crew to use.

• Please also note that masks are now mandatory on all public transport, including ferries. Please make sure to bring a face mask with you (we will also have spares if needed).

• If the event is cancelled due to COVID, full refunds will be given.

Information Sheet: https://www.emr.org.nz/.../Inner_Gulf_Adventure_Snorkel...

FAQs: https://www.emr.org.nz/.../FAQ__Information_Sheet_2020...