SCHOOLS & GROUPS
LEARNING ADVENTURES
Give your studets a real-world marine learning experience in New Zealand’s first marine reserve — without anyone needing to swim. Our glass bottom boat tour is a fun, easy and engaging way for students to view real marine life, understand rocky reef habitats, see first hand regenerating kelp forests and Te Hāwere-a-Maki coastline from a whole new perspective.
Perfect for schools, education groups, youth organisations, holiday programmes and community groups.
A FLOATING CLASSROOM IN THE GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE
Students can look through the glass panels as the boat cruises over the reef, spotting fish and marine life below while learning about the protected marine environment around them.
Our team can help make the experience simple, organised and memorable, with beach boarding and a short 45-minute tour that works well within a school day.
WHY SCHOOLS LOVE IT
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A real outdoor learning experience at Goat Island Marine Reserve
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Students stay dry while seeing the underwater world
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Large school groups can be accomodated with 40 spaces available
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Great for marine studies, environmental learning and EOTC trips
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Suitable for a wide range of ages and confidence levels
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Easy beach boarding from Goat Island
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Short, exciting 45-minute tour format
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A fun add-on to a full Goat Island school day
MAKE GOAT ISLAND YOUR NEXT CLASSROOM
Bring your students on an adventure they’ll remember — a safe, fun and educational marine experience on the water at Te Hāwere-a-Maki Goat Island.
PLAN YOUR SCHOOL TRIP
YOUR 45-MINUTE GOAT ISLAND ADVENTURE
1
ARRIVE AT THE BEACH
Check in, meet the crew and board directly from the sand.
2
CRUISE OVER THE REEF
Look through the glass panels as the marine reserve comes alive underneath you.
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EXPLORE THE COASTLINE
See cliffs, caves, birds and Goat Island from the water, and learn about the rich history of the area.
4
RETURN DRY & SMILING
The perfect adventure for families, visitors and anyone who wants the view without snorkelling.
Snapper
KEEP YOUR EYES ON
- THE GLASS -
Hiwihiwi
Red Moki
Goatfish
Leatherjacket
Eagle Ray
