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Events Calendar
Whangateau Snorkel Day
Explore the mangroves of the of Whangateau/ Omaha Harbour with an experienced snorkel guide, you never know what you might spot!
Discover crabs, triplefins, spotties, parore and yellow eyed mullet. Fun for the whole whānau!
Sea conditions permitting. Postponements via email, on website and facebook page.
This event is in memory of the late Dr Roger Grace. It is funded by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation and Auckland Unlimited with the support of the Whangateau Holiday Park.
When:
Sunday 13th March 2022, back up day 9th April 2022
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Sunday 13th March 2022, back up day 9th April 2022
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Rotation 1: 2.15pm - 3.30pm
Rotation 2: 3.30pm - 4.45pm
Rotation 3: 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Rotation 2: 3.30pm - 4.45pm
Rotation 3: 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Registration is essential, please arrive 15mins prior to your time slot.
Where: Whangateau Harbour, 511 Leigh Rd, Whangateau. On sports field next to Whangateau Holiday Park.
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.
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 years 3 months 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 3 months 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.
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 years 3 months 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 3 months 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.