Goat Island Marine Reserve is an absolute diving mecca, so on a good day up there you’ll find many hundreds of people of all ages in wet suits and snorkels checking out/marvelling at the local marine life. While some of these folk are pretty hardcore and have their own stuff, you can bet that a fair chunk of them have hired their gear from Goat Island Dive, a snorkel shop which is set up a few minutes up the road from the reserve itself. They have everything you need for a good day in the water, and are full of helpful tips and hints on where to go and what to do — it couldn’t be easier. Apparently they also do guided tours out to the outer Gulf which I’m yet to try — certainly on my list of things to do though!
Jayde T.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
We were heading out for a snorkel at Goat Island Marine Reserve. Mask — check. Flippers — check. Wetsuit? Oops… I could have manned up and just battled the cold, but decided instead to drop in at Goat Island Dive and see if I could hire a wetsuit. Of course I could! They were friendly and efficient. Within minutes I was zipped up and for $ 15 I had the suit for the day. Little sis started chatting to them about doing her Padi. While I slowly melted in the corner, she was given loads of info and advice about their up-coming courses. She got so excited that she booked then and there. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. If you have any questions about snorkeling or diving before heading to Goat Island, it’s a good place to stop.