Come join us and explore the wonders of Enclosure Bay, you never know what you might spot!

This event is funded by the Waiheke Local Board and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.

When:

Saturday 8th of January 2022 - Back up Saturday the 23rd of April 2022

10am - 3pm

Rotation 1: 10am - 11.30am

Rotation 2: 11.30am - 1.00pm

Rotation 3: 1.00pm - 2.30pm

Registrations essential

Priority registration for Waiheke locals, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your address to receive the early access code

register here 

Where: Enclosure Bay, Waiheke

Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Recommended for everyone 5 years and up. All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months - we rely on your support to make them happen. We appreciate donations, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Most people donate $5-10pp.

COVID information

We can't wait to reconnect with you all and to help you explore our big blue backyard. EMR has always strived to be as inclusive as possible with all our events, however we are in unprecedented times, which means the safety of our crew, volunteers and participants is paramount. Vaccination certificates for all those ages 12 and over will be required for all* public events in the COVID Traffic Light framework for the summer of 2021/22 (*unless specified otherwise). Participants under 12 years of age will need to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian. All participants will need to use face coverings and distance where practical. Please bring the QR code for My Vaccine Pass on your phone or printed to be scanned & verified on the event. You will need to bring photo ID. Some events may require your vaccination status to be verified prior to registration.