Come join Experiencing Marine Reserves and explore Otata – The Noises island in the Inner Hauraki Gulf. Working alongside Auckland Sea Shuttles we are taking up to 14 people snorkelling around Otata Sunday 21st March 2021.

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: Sunday 21st March

Shuttle leaves from Okahu Bay wharf at 12.00pm, arrives back at Okahu Bay by 8.00pm

Back up Day: TBC

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.