# Event Details - **Event Name**: Goat Island School Holiday Snorkel - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: MTSCT Auckland's school holiday snorkel is happening this April! Suitable for 7-14 year-olds. Come and explore the amazing biodiversity!About this EventIf you are looking for activities for your kids to get involved in for the April school holidays, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to safely explore the mōana, develop in-water confidence and learn about our marine environment while having a whale of a time.We are able to offer a full day of activities for 20 kids. Activities will be focused on tamariki getting into the ocean and to learn first-hand what makes our marine environment special.The day will involve 1 snorkel, rockpooling, and an ecological observation survey. Tamariki will learn about the wildlife that call this marine reserve home, local conservation initiatives and contribute to collecting valuable data about the reserve.The chance to spot spotties, tāmure/snapper, whai repo/eagle rays, red moki and many more.All activities are weather dependant & the locations may switch. Te Kohuroa Matheson Bay may also be used as a backup location (weather-dependent). Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) will make the best judgment on the day, based on sea conditions, on which locations/activities will be used. In the event of unsuitable weather the event will be cancelled.Refunds are not guaranteed, unless Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust cancels the event. Any last minute cancelations by participants(less than 7 days prior to event) will not be refunded. (unless there are extenuating circumstances).This event have been subsidised thanks to Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Whats included?- Instruction from 2 EMR coordinators- Wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel- Body boards- All activities (snorkelling, rockpooling, ecological observation survey)Whats not included?- Food and water (please bring lunch, snacks and water)- Transportation to and from Goat Island marine reserveNeed to pack:- Togs/swimwear- Towel- Dry clothes- Suncream- Hat- Food and drink- Personal Medic*tion- Shoes (not jandals)Timings for the events (subject to change):9.30am Meeting on site at Goat Island marine reserve carpark9.30am - 10.00am Welcome, karakia, H&S, whakawhanaungatanga10.00am - 12.00 pm Snorkel session (including gearing up, briefing, guided snorkel)12.00pm - 12.45pm Lunch12.45pm - 1.45pm Guided rockpooling exploriation1.45pm - 2.15pm Ecological observation survey and debrief2:15pm - 2:30pm EvaluationsGuardians/Parents:Parents are not required to join their child for this programme however if you are confident in the water and would like to accompany your child then you would be able to attend as a supervisor and assist with our in water ratio or be our shore watch person. If you would like to volunteer for this role, you can use the supervisor ticket spot. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/goat-island-school-holiday-snorkel/100001986044550714 - **Event Categories**: holiday, kids, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgoat-island-school-holiday-snorkel-registration-1986044550714 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25.19, max: 25.19, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Goat Island Marine Reserve - **lat**: -36.26924899999999 - **long**: 174.7982359 - **full address**: Goat Island Marine Reserve, 160 Goat Island Road, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Experiencing Marine Reserves (https://allevents.in/org/experiencing-marine-reserves/22518475) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5dbe8db3b3fa85b535f4609fc480cea864be31e6bf19142aeea0a63c013794f1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0f567b-gmir.jpg?v=1774799426 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ffe297a739e434ab688bb6805cb28eeb08caeb190e186d5ea47dc9ebfb8629a0-rimg-w400-h400-dc46797b-gmir.jpg?v=1774799425 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Goat Island Marine Reserve, 160 Goat Island Road, Auckland, New Zealand - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 25.19 up to 25.19 NZD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Experiencing Marine Reserves - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** holiday, kids, meetups - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Goat Island School Holiday Snorkel ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Goat Island School Holiday Snorkel", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5dbe8db3b3fa85b535f4609fc480cea864be31e6bf19142aeea0a63c013794f1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0f567b-gmir.jpg?v=1774799426", "startDate": "2026-04-16T09:30:00+12:00", "endDate": "2026-04-16T14:30:00+12:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/auckland/goat-island-school-holiday-snorkel/100001986044550714", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Goat Island Marine Reserve", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "160 Goat Island Road", "postalCode": "0985", "addressLocality": "Auckland", "addressRegion": "AU", "addressCountry": "NZ" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-36.26924899999999", "longitude": "174.7982359" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "MTSCT Auckland's school holiday snorkel is happening this April! 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