Leigh Marine Reserve

The best place in New Zealand to see very large snapper easily while snorkeling.
The best place in New Zealand to see very large snapper easily while snorkeling.
Absolutely beautiful marine reserve. Went snorkelling there twice with Goats Island Dive & Snorkel. Orcas sometimes come into the bay (we missed seeing them by two days 😱)
A popular place to visit for a picnic or get your feet wet and go scuba diving or snorkelling in this marine reserve! #newzealand
Big snapper at Goat island. Goat island has been a marine reserve for some 30+ years and is probably the only place in the country you can easily see very large snapper swimming around.

Tours & day trips

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Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners

Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Matakana Explorer Tour

Matakana Explorer Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €405 per adult
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History & culture

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Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana

Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €25 per adult
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Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Auckland. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Goat Island
Omaha Beach. Auckland, New Zealand. Aerial view.

Omaha Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Omaha Beach during your travels in Auckland?

Omaha Beach
Little farms and orchards with oceanic bay on the background. Auckland, New Zealand

Matakana Village

During your visit to Matakana, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Matakana Village. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Matakana Village
Trekking on the North-South Coast Trail at Tawharanui. A beautiful walk with some stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are a few big hills to climb but the views are worth it!

Tawharanui Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tawharanui Regional Park, a lovely green space in Tawharanui. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Tawharanui Regional Park

Mathesons Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mathesons Bay during your travels in Auckland.

Mathesons Bay

Reptile Park

Meet the animals who live at Reptile Park during your trip to Ti Point. Stroll along this quaint area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Reptile Park

Top Hotel Deals

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh

Leigh Auckland
Leigh Family Bach - Your perfect spot for a family getaway in the heart of Leigh
The Abbey - Gorgeous Living In the Village

The Abbey - Gorgeous Living In the Village

Point Wells Auckland
The Abbey - Gorgeous Living In the Village
5 minutes level walkway to Omaha Beach

5 minutes level walkway to Omaha Beach

Omaha Auckland
5 minutes level walkway to Omaha Beach
Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Auckland
Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.
Plume Villas

Plume Villas

5 out of 5
37 Sharp Road Warkworth Auckland
Plume Villas
Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

Matakana Matakana
Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui
The Beach House

The Beach House

5 out of 5
24 Vivian Bay Kawau Island Auckland
The Beach House
Salty Dog Inn

Salty Dog Inn

3.5 out of 5
242 Mahurangi East Road Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn
Riverside Matakana

Riverside Matakana

3.5 out of 5
170 Green Rd Matakana Auckland
Riverside Matakana
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