list Goat Island/Tawharanui Marine Reserve Dive Charter - NZ$280.00pp

Goat Island, 'The original first Marine Reserve in the World' and Tawharanui Marine Reserve - Scuba Diving Charter

EXPERIENCE GOAT ISLAND NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST MARINE RESERVE

New Zealand’s first marine reserve, better known as Goat Island was created in 1975 and officially opened in 1977.
Goat Island or Te Hāwere-a-Maki is a tiny island (approximately 1 hectare or 2.5 acres) in New Zealand located close to the North Island coast, north of Auckland, northeast of Warkworth, and directly west of Little Barrier Island. It is within Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve.
The island is spiritually significant to the local Māori tribe, Ngāti Manuhiri, because their ancestral waka (canoe), Moe Karaka, is said to have landed nearby.
Beneath the surface of the waves lies a variety of habitats for marine life, from rocky shores that are exposed at low tide, to deep reefs, underwater cliffs, canyons and sand flats. Each area of habitat harbours its own creatures from seaweed forests in the pulsating light zone to deeper waters where clinging animals like sea squirts, anemones, sponges and shellfish are found.
Pelagic schools of jack mackerel and trevally are common, and there are small caves which provides shelter to the nightshift animals, various species of cod, red moki and a huge eel. You will also find butterfish, goatfish, boarfish and terakihi, blue maomao, sweep, butterfly perch and scarlet wrasse. The crayfish here know they are protected, possibly some of the biggest ever seen. Snapper play in your bubbles and blue cod act like submarine fizzers. It really is an oasis for many of its inhabitants.
This is an excellent dive site for certified divers, whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver. Included in the price is all rental equipment and 2 dives from our boat.

You can SAVE money if you have your own gear, which you can purchase directly from our online store as we have some GREAT offers. If you prefer you can come to the shop and get some professional advice so we can help set you up for the
future.
Alternatively, contact us directly if you already have your own gear, or you just need tanks and weights for the dive.
To join one of our charters, you must have dived within the last 12 months – contact us if you need a refresher course.

New Zealand Diving offers a one day charter to Goat Island with two Dives. Dive from our boat Midnight diver and get to see areas unreachable from the shore. See the wild side of Goat Island!

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  • alarm Duration: 480
  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1 Max 8

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  • Packages start from NZ$199.00pp

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  • What is the minimum age for Scuba Diving at Warkworth?

    The minimum age for Scuba Diving at Warkworth is suitable for all ages.

  • How long does an Scuba Diving session at Warkworth last?

    The average Scuba Diving session at our Warkworth centre is 24 to 25 hour.

  • Is Scuba Diving Warkworth open for bookings during the week?

    Absolutely, however Scuba Diving is busiest at the weekend - and our Warkworth centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.

  • Is Scuba Diving Warkworth open for bookings at weekends?

    Scuba Diving at Warkworth is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Scuba Diving bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!

  • How popular is the Scuba Diving Warkworth center?

    Geronigo® aims for all of our Scuba Diving locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Scuba Diving Warkworth center is no exception. Book with confidence!

  • Can I buy a gift voucher for Scuba Diving Warkworth?

    Yes you can buy Scuba Diving Warkworth gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Scuba Diving Warkworth vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).

  • What is the postcode for Scuba Diving Warkworth?

    The postcode for Scuba Diving Warkworth is Warkworth 0910. Please note that sometimes our Scuba Diving centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Scuba Diving Warkworth on your booking receipt.

  • Where is Scuba Diving Warkworth?

    The Scuba Diving Warkworth center is located at the following address: 6/14 Glenmore Drive, Warkworth 0910, New Zealand. Please note that sometimes our Scuba Diving centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!

  • How much is Scuba Diving at Warkworth?

    The average package price of Scuba Diving at Warkworth £550.00. The lowest price is £199.00 with the most expensive option being £3,850.00.

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