EMR - Rotoroa Snorkel Day
Join the awesome EMR team at beautiful Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf on Saturday the 15th of April
Ever wondered what lives under the water at Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf? Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for a snorkel with the 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 whānau!
See baby parore, spotties and if you're lucky a short tailed stingray.
When: Saturday 15th April, 2023
Ferry leaves from Auckland CBD ferry building at 8:00am. You need to arrive at the ferry building by 7:30am at the latest. If you are based on Waiheke you can also catch the ferry from Orapiu Wharf which leaves at 9.10am. The ferry returns to the CBD by 5.30pm
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 CBD ferry building or Orapiu Wharf.
Parking: Limited in Auckland CBD - we 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 and Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa. It is run with the assistance of the Rotoroa Island Trust. Ferry tickets for volunteers are 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. Please make sure to read the information sheet linked below before registering.
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