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Whether
you are travelling independently, as part of a family or corporate
group, or simply wanting to explore the delights of New Zealand’s
famous Coastal Aquarium, Goat Island Dive is the perfect choice.
Here
at Goat Island Dive we offer a variety of scuba diving, snorkelling
and/or kayaking options in a safe and protected environment. You
may choose to explore the scenic Goat Island Marine Reserve or,
for the more adventurous, we offer a number of local and Outer Gulf
charters.
Dive
the Leigh Coastline or Outer Hauraki Gulf Islands to discover an
abundance of New Zealand marine life and enjoy the experience of
being surrounded by schools of playful fish.
For
those wanting to begin or advance their scuba diving experience,
Goat Island Dive offers several PADI training courses, depending
on your individual requirements. Our experienced instructors are
readily available to guide you through everything from ‘Discover
Scuba’ lessons to ‘Open Water Dive’ courses, giving
you the certification to dive anywhere in the world.
Goat
Island Marine Reserve
Goat Island Marine Reserve is officially named Cape Rodney to Okakari
Point Marine Reserve, covering 5 kms of shoreline and encompassing
500 hectares. Its protected environment has seen a dramatic increase
in marine life, attracting thousands of visitors from around the
globe annually. Goat Island itself, situated just 137 meters of
shallow sea water north of the white sand beach, can be reached
easily by swimmers, snorkellers, scuba divers and kayakers.
Marine
Life
Large friendly resident Snapper (some up to 50-60 years old), Blue
Maomao, Sweep, Parore, Silver Drummer, Goatfish, Kahawai, Trevally,
Kingfish, Jack Mackerel, Yellow Eyed Mullet, Red Moki, Blue Cod,
Kelpfish, Marblefish, Leatherjackets, Butterfish, Spotty, Big Eye,
Wrasse, Demoiselle. Triplefins, Blenny, Yellow Moray, Conger Eels,
Long & Shortail Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Red Crayfish, Crabs,
Sea Stars, Brittle Stars, Sea Cucumbers, Nudibranchs, Sea Hares,
Octopus, Squid, Anemones, Sponges, Sea Squirts, Ascidians, Corals
& Hydroids.
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