Goat Island NZ Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Goat Island NZ Glass Bottom Boat is a popular, fully commentated 45-minute tour showcasing the area’s marine life. To get a closer look, kayaks, wetsuits and snorkel gear are available for hire at the beach. Weather & sea conditions permitting.

Hours Hāora
- Monday9 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday9 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday9 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday9 AM – 5 PM
- Friday9 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday9 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday9 AM – 5 PM
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Words by Tourism New Zealand
Last updated 30 Apr 2025

Located in Leigh (just one hour north of Auckland), the Goat Island NZ Glass Bottom Boat is a popular, fully commentated 45-minute tour showcasing the area’s abundant marine life, fauna, birds, reefs and caves.

During the trip, guests learn about the history and preservation of New Zealand’s first marine reserve. The 49-seat glass bottom boat “Aquador” runs multiple trips daily between September and June, departing from the beach at Goat Island Marine Reserve.

Tours run pending weather and sea conditions, and marine life varies with each trip – while there are always fish, it’s not unusual to see dolphins, whales and orcas during the trip! Kayak & snorkel hire available on the beach.

Bookings are recommended.

Location Te wāhi

Goat Island Road, Leigh

Plan your route

Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Town: 3 km past Leigh., Airport: 100km to Auckland International Airport., Bus: 25km to Warkworth., Parking: In the Department of Conservation carpark above the beach.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Bookings can be cancelled due to poor sea and wind condtions.