Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The only Glass Bottom Boat in the Reserve. An informative, educational tour of 45 minutes duration in the first Marine Reserve in New Zealand.
Jump on our custom build Glass bottom Catamaran for full 360 degrees views of stunning Ocean, Caves and Scenic views while you explore the underwater water fish life without getting wet! A tour like no other.
Licensed Guide
No food or drink other than water is allowed on the boat. There are no facilities at Goat Island Marine Reserve.
Departure Point
Leigh 0985, New Zealand
On the beach at Goat Island. Check in desk is on the beach.
Return Details
Leigh 0985, New Zealand
On the beach at Goat Island. Check in desk is on the beach.
Goat Island Marine Reserve, Warkworth, New Zealand WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE?
As an open reserve – meaning there are no barricades keeping marine life in or out of the Reserve – the species we encounter change daily.
Weather and sea conditions also affect the movements of marine life through the reserve – you never know what you will see!
Fish living in the reserve include Snapper (GIANT), Blue Maomao, Parore, Red Moki, Goatfish, Leather Jackets, Sweep, Silver Drummer, Spotties, HiwiHiwi, Marble fish, Eagle Rays, and Stingrays. Sometimes we even see Dolphins, Orca, Whales, and Seals!
Other marine life includes Kina, Kelp, Seaweeds, Sponges, and Anemones. Birds include Pied Shags, Red-Billed and Dominican Seagulls, Blue Penguins, Reef Herons, Terns, Gannets, and Petrels. 50 minutes
Goat Island Marine Reserve, Warkworth, New Zealand We will be cruising to the back of Goat Island and have a look at some amazing caves! Few people get to experience the caves as they're only accessible by boat. There are several caves to visit including the Famous "Key Hole"
Let the Adventure begin! 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Kazwithfamily
27 Jan 2024
Once again our glass bottom boat trip was cancelled. We were offered an alternative boat trip instead. Guides we’re great but just disappointed the tour we paid for was cancelled again and the alternative wasn’t amazing.
Wanderer28453264620
23 Oct 2023
Such a great day out and the Glass Bottom Boat was the cherry on top
the commentary was very informative and funny. Got to see the caves as well
kckm
08 Mar 2023
We had the best trip with Andy today. Looking for fish and to be honest there weren’t that many around but we came across a pod of playful dolphins right by the boat! What luck! We also had a great trip round Goat Island, looking at all the caves. Such a friendly crew. You never know what you might see.
This tour in
Auckland
is organized by
Glass Bottom Boat
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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