Explore the waters of the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve with an experienced snorkel guide for FREE. Come and see what you can spot! Discover huge tāmure, eagle rays, red moki, leather jackets and more on Sat 30 November from 10:30am to 3:30pm at Anchor Bay in Tāwharanui Regional Park. Fun for the whole whānau with the rest of the park to explore before or after your snorkel. Sea conditions permitting. Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits.
Recommended for everyone 4 years and up. All children under 14 years or under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.
The awesome team from TOSSI with their fabulous education trailer will be on hand to share their extensive knowledge of the park and the wildlife that call this place home.
Postponements via email or the event organisers Facebook page. (Back up date 16.03.24)
Registrations highly recommended but not essential: They will accept walk ups during the day, however if they are busy there may be long waits as they try to get everyone exploring the reef!
Where: Anchor Bay, Tāwharanui Regional Park, end of Takatu Rd, follow the EMR signs
When:
Intermediate & Advanced group: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Beginners group: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Beginners & Intermediate group: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Group definitions:
Beginners group – First time snorkellers, non-swimmers or low confidence swimmers’ welcome.
Intermediate/Advanced groups – This group is for people who have snorkelled at least once or twice before and have moderate swimming ability or above.
Please note this is a no dog area. The park is pest free and home to some endangered nesting birds, especially in the sand dunes and along the beach. Please be respectful of signs and fences and report any damaging behavior to the crew. Make sure you take all rubbish home with you. This is a marine reserve so leave all shells/sticks and of course marine life behind where it belongs.
This event is funded by Water Safety and Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa.
