Shakespear Snorkel Day (new date)

Registrations are closed

Thank you for supporting Experiencing Marine Reserves! We will be in contact with more information and weather updates closer to the time. Can't wait to get you snorkelling! This is an expression of interest for the event only. You will need to register at the tent on the day. Please note that there may be a wait of up to 1 hour to be able to get in for a snorkel. So bring a picnic lunch and wait for your name to be called over the loud hailer. 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 to participate, either cash on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Most people donate $5-10pp. Frequently asked questions https://www.emr.org.nz/images/emr/pdf/snorkel-days/FAQ__Information_Sheet_2020-21docx.pdf

Shakespear Snorkel Day (new date)

Come join us and explore the wonders of Army Bay reef, you never know what you might spot!

By Experiencing Marine Reserves

Date and time

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM NZDT

Location

Army Bay Beach

1468 Whangaparaoa Road Army Bay Auckland, Auckland 0930 New Zealand

About this event

Explore the waters of Army Bay reef with an experienced snorkel guide; you never know what you might spot? Discover spotties, eagle rays, sweep, parore, nudibranchs and more! Whilst not in the water you can learn more about your local marine and freshwater environments at our info stalls. Fun for the whole whānau. Sea conditions permitting. Postponements via email, on website and facebook page.

This event is run in partnership with Whitebait Connection, Para Kore Ki Tāmaki, Seaweek and is funded by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation and Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa.

When:

Postponed to 26th March

10.00am - 3.00pm

Group A: 10.00am - 11.30pm

Group B: 11.30am - 1.00pm

Group C: 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Preregistration recommended

Where: Army Bay Beach, 1468 Whangaparaoa Road, Army Bay, Auckland

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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 throughout the year - 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.

If you are unwell or isolating please do not attend this event.

Check out our Snorkel Day FAQs here: https://www.emr.org.nz/images/emr/events/Snorkel_Day_flyers/FAQ__Information_Sheet_2022-23.docx.pdf

Organised by

EMR is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation under the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (CC23406). EMR’s independence, professional delivery, marine reserves focus and provision of a range of learning styles make it unique within New Zealand. Since its introduction in Northland in 2002, EMR has expanded to 8 regions with a team of 30 coordinators nationwide.

EMR has guided snorkel experiences for 92,700 (132,500 including accompanying whanau and teachers) students in NZ marine reserves and over 23,000 people have been engaged in EMR organised marine conservation events. The total number of kiwi’s engaged in EMR is now over 180,000.

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