GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
ADVENTURES
Climb aboard for a glass bottom boat adventure through New Zealand’s first marine reserve. Cruise around Goat Island Te Hāwere-a-Maki, watch kelp forests, fish life and rocky reef systems pass beneath your feet, and discover the wild beauty of the Hauraki Gulf — all without getting wet.
SEE BENEATH THE SURFACE AT
GOAT ISLAND
Just one hour north of Auckland, Goat Island Marine Reserve is one of New Zealand’s most iconic coastal areas. Our fully narrated glass bottom boat tour gives you a front-row seat to the underwater world below, with clear viewing panels revealing the reef, kelp beds and marine life that make this protected reserve so special.
As we cruise around the island, your skipper and guide will share stories of the Cape Rodney to Okakari Point Marine Reserve, its wildlife, its history and the ongoing work to protect this incredible marine environment. Our tours are relaxed, scenic and full of discovery — perfect for families, visitors, school groups, nature lovers and anyone who wants to experience Goat Island from a whole new angle.
WHY CHOOSE OUR TOUR?
A guided ocean adventure
This is more than a boat ride. Our fully narrated tour brings Goat Island Marine Reserve to life, with stories about its history, marine life, conservation, and the incredible restoration of the reef ecosystem beneath the boat.
A different experience every trip
No two tours are ever quite the same. Watch schools of fish move through the kelp forests, spot life around the reef, and keep your eyes on the horizon — dolphins, orca, whales and sharks occasionally pass through the wider reserve as they migrate along the coast.
All the magic, no wetsuit needed
The glass bottom boat is the perfect way to experience Goat Island’s underwater world without getting in the water. It’s relaxed, scenic, family-friendly and ideal for all ages.
BOOK NOW
BOOK YOUR GOAT ISLAND ADVENTURE
Easy online booking
Reserve your seat online before you arrive and lock in your preferred trip time.
Multiple daily departures
We run several trips each day during the season, weather and sea conditions permitting.
Beachside bookings available
Feeling spontaneous? You can also book on the beach on the day, subject to availability.
Perfect for families and visitors
With sheltered seating, incredible views and live commentary, this is a memorable experience for kids, adults, grandparents, school groups and first-time visitors to Goat Island.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Weather and sea conditions
All trips are weather dependent. If a tour needs to be cancelled due to poor conditions, you’ll receive an automated update so you can adjust your plans.
What to bring
Dress for the coast, a jacket is a good idea in cooler months. You will walk on the sand so comfy flat soled shoes is preferable. If you’re prone to motion sickness, consider taking medication before your trip.
Make a day of it
Goat Island is the perfect spot for a longer coastal adventure. Bring snacks, water or a picnic, and enjoy time on the beach before or after your tour.
Help protect the marine reserve
Goat Island is a protected marine reserve, which means no fishing, no taking marine life, and no dogs within the reserve area. Please help care for this special place by taking all rubbish with you and leaving only footprints behind.
Ready to see what’s beneath the surface? Book your glass bottom boat tour today.
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.
3
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 -
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Red Moki
Goatfish
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Eagle Ray
