Come join Experiencing Marine Reserves for the annual Rotoroa Snorkel Day. Snorkel and explore the Island with a subsidised ferry ticket!

Ever wondered what lives under the water at Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf? Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for a snorkel with our experienced guides and get FREE mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit hire. Ferry tickets are from $18-45 each + a booking fee. Safe fun for the whole whanau!

See baby parore, spotties and if you're lucky a short tailed stingray.

When: Saturday 28th November 2020

Ferry leaves from Auckland CBD ferry building at 8:45am You need to arrive at the ferry building by 8:15am at the latest.

What: Snorkelling at Ladies Bay (weather dependent), walks around the pest free island and a picnic lunch on the beach!

Where: Rotoroa, ferry is arriving at the wharf and leaving from the Auckland viaduct.Parking: Limited in Auckland CBD - I would recommend catching public transport.

What to bring: Togs, towel, sunhat, warm clothes, raincoat, water bottles, walking shoes, a picnic lunch.

Suitable for children aged 5 and above. However please note it is a long day. 

This event was sponsored by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation. It is run with the assistance of the Rotoroa Island Trust. Ferry tickets for volunteers were sponsored by Fullers 360.

Please note that the ferry ticket is non-refundable -  and the trip will run rain or shine! Our snorkel location will be Ladies Bay or Maimai – Dependent on the weather. If you are late and miss the ferry unfortunately there are no refunds.

COVID-19 Information

This event will be able to run in Level 1 only. At Level 2 or above we will be postponing to a later date. If we needed to postpone again due to COVID-19 everyone will receive a refund.

Please note the following information. If you have any concerns – please contact us.

• Your registration information will be held for contact tracing. We will also have a contact tracing QR code to scan.

• All shared equipment will be sanitised between uses.

• There will be hand sanitiser on the island for participants and crew to use.

Check out our frequently asked questions here: https://www.emr.org.nz/images/emr/pdf/snorkel-days/FAQ__Information_Sheet_2019-20.docx.pdf