Community Snorkel: Taputeranga Marine Reserve
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 12:00 am to 05:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Island Bay Beach, Taputeranga Marine Reserve | Wellington, WG
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Dive into Taputeranga Marine Reserve and take part in a free snorkelling event this summer!Beginners welcome! We provide all the necessary gear and experienced guides to ensure your safety and enjoyment in the water. Participants just need to be at least eight years old and confident swimmers. Those under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult.
Registrations open at 9.45am. Come down to book a snorkel time for the day, as spots may fill up quickly. Bring your togs, towel, refreshments and make a day of it exploring the activities and environment at Taputeranga Marine Reserve.
This free event is brought to you in partnership with Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Cancellations/Postponements
Events are weather dependent. Stay updated by checking the Mountains to Sea Wellington Facebook event listings for any cancellations, postponements, or location changes.
To get to Taputeranga Marine Reserve
We encourage attendees to leave cars at home and use alternative transport where possible. Locals- please come on foot or bring along your bikes/scooters! For those further afield, the number 1 bus drops you right to the event from the Wellington Train Station.
Accessibility
Island Bay Beach is accessible by beach wheelchair. The nearest accessible toilets are in Shorland Park. There are two accessible parks in front of the Island Bay Surf Club, additional vehicles can be accommodated if required, near to our MTSW trailers. Please see a staff member on arrival if the Surf Club parks are full. We have a variety of options to enable a more comfortable experience in the water, including flotation aids and 1:1 support from our trained guides. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] in advance of the event to discuss your accessibility requirements, including to enquire about beach wheelchair assistance. We love helping people to experience our marine environment!
The snorkelling in this event is run under the Health and Safety of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust programme Experiencing Marine Reserves. Adventure Activity Certified - AA0534.
Photos: Kristine Zipfel
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Where is it happening?
Island Bay Beach, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, 300 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand, WellingtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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