Whananaki Community Snorkel Day

Explore the waters of Otamure Bay, you never know what you might spot? Discover nudibranchs, triplefin and many other fish living around the rocky reef. Fun for the whole whānau!

Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuits and go snorkeling with one of our experienced snorkel guides! Recommended for everyone 5 years and up. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

No pre-registration necessary for this event - just turn up and register with us on the day!

This event is funded by the Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund and in partnership with Whananaki Community Led Development.

Direction: Right next to the DoC camp ground at Otamure Bay, you will see our EMR trailer and gazebo there! Parking available

Sea conditions permitting - Please check our website and FB page for postponements. We are not able to announce last-minute changes via eventfinda. Back-up date: 28th February

Snorkel equipment and all joint surfaces will be sanitised thoroughly between uses. There will also be an event QR code to use on the day. Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months - we rely on your support to make them happen. Koha welcomeExplore the waters of Maitai Bay, learn about kina barrens and the rāhui and what changes it has made to the bay. You may spot many different reef fish and triplefins.