Join us at Rotokura (Cable Bay) on the edge of the Horoirangi Marine Reserve for our EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) community-guided snorkel day.

Tasman Bay Guardians is hosting this event with support from Port Nelson, Ministry for the Environment, Seaweek and the Department of Conservation (DOC). Project Jonah will be inspiring tamariki/children about Aotearoa's amazing marine mammals, as well as teaching them how to rescue a stranded whale.

Register for your chosen time slot for this free event. Be quick to get in, as it usually gets fully booked. This event is aimed at locals and NZ residents*. We prioritise those who have registered at past events that have been cancelled or signed up for the waitlist.

ON THE DAY

Park at the southern end parking lot (this is our base), or at northern end alternatively.
Sign in at the white TBG registration tent. Please check your email to see your scheduled time slot (it will be on your "order confirmation" email from Eventbrite at bottom under "ticket information). There are 3 different time slots (9:00am-10:40, 10:40-12:10, or 12:10pm-1:40). No need to print your ticket just give us your name.
Get fitted for all of your snorkel equipment (wetsuit, fins, snorkel and masks, boogie board and fish ID charts)for your group.
Meet your friendly snorkel guide for a safety briefing
Try out your gear in the shallows, making sure everything fits and explore the water together for about 35 minutes. Watch for blue cod, spotties, triple fins, wandering anemones, eagle rays and seahorses.

All equipment provided; no experience required. Ages 5+.

FREE EVENT (donations welcome- towards future events, school deliveries and restoration projects. Navigate to the ticket page and click the koha/donate button) OR visit our TBG webpage to see all the ways you can get involved.

You can bring your own equipment if you wish; however, make sure that it is fit for purpose and functional. Please only full body wetsuits and NO full faced masks.

If you are unable to attend please **cancel your free ticket so that we can offer a space to those on our waitlist. To cancel go to order confirmation email and click "view and manage your order" and click "cancel your order". Alternatively email thalassa@mountainstosea.org.nz and let me know.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to pre-register for this event online.

Check out our frequently asked questions.

There is no postponement day for this event.

*This event is for locals and NZ residents and not a tourist activity. We love tourists don't get us wrong! However the sponsors of this event want it to be a treat for locals and other NZ residents. Thank you for understanding.

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Rotokura (Cable Bay)Community Guided Snorkel Day - 23rd March 2025