Motutapu Snorkel Day: CANCELLED
Motutapu Island, Motutapu Island, Auckland
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Come join Experiencing Marine Reserves for the annual Motutapu Snorkel Day. Snorkel and explore the Island with a subsidised ferry ticket!
Ever wondered what lives under the water at Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf? Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for a snorkel with our experienced guides and get free mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit hire. See baby parore, spotties, eagle rays, triplefins and snapper.
Ferry tickets are $40 each + a booking fee. Safe fun for the whole whānau!
When: Saturday 25th February 2023
Ferry leaves from Auckland CBD ferry building at 8.30am
You need to arrive at the ferry building by 7.45am at the latest.
What: Snorkelling at Administration Bay, walks around the new planting, weaving workshop and freshwater information stall.
Where: Motutapu Island, ferry is arriving at Home Bay and leaving from the Auckland CBD ferry terminal.
Parking: Limited in Auckland CBD - We recommend catching public transport.
What to bring: Togs, towel, sunhat, warm clothes, raincoat, water bottles, walking shoes, and a picnic lunch.
Please note that there will be a ~45min walk to get from the ferry at Home Bay to the snorkel site. Reasonable level of fitness required. Suitable for children aged 5 and above, however please note this is a very long day.
This event is sponsored by Tu Manawa Actvie Aotearoa and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation. With subsidised ferry tickets thanks to Fullers. It is run in conjunction with the Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp (Official), with support from Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and Whitebait Connection.
Please note that the ferry ticket is non-refundable - and the trip will run rain or shine! Our snorkel location will be Administration Bay or Home Bay – Dependent on the weather. If you are late and miss the ferry unfortunately there are no refunds.
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, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event.
Information Sheet:
https://emr.org.nz/images/Motutapu%20Information%20Sheet%202023.docx.pdf
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