New Zealand · Leigh
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Also known as: Cape Rodney-Okakari Point
Best time to dive
October to May; February to March
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - excellent and very popular, straight off the beach; equipment hire available locally
Safety notes
Reduced visibility after heavy rain or high swell; check tide and swell forecast before visiting; can be very busy with visitors in summer
Permits & fees
New Zealand's first marine reserve (Cape Rodney-Okakari Point, established 1975) - full no-take: no fishing or collecting of any marine life including seaweed and shells; protected under the Marine Reserves Act 1971
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Leigh
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.