Stewart Island Snorkeling Adventures

Stewart Island Snorkeling Adventures is a half-day snorkeling expedition that takes place on the coastlines of Stewart Island, New Zealand. The tour is designed to provide an adventurous, comfortable, safe, and educational experience around conservation and what creates a healthy marine environment. The water is crystal clear and has one of the most diverse and healthy ecosystems in New Zealand. The tour is priced at $100 per adult and departs from Golden Bay Wharf, Golden Bay, Oban, New Zealand

The tour accommodates people of all abilities from ages 10 and over. The company operates with two guides in the water and provides a small-scale alternative to commercial mass tourism.The meeting place for the tour is Golden Bay Wharf, where the guides will be waiting to meet visitors and take them down to the gear storage shed to get changed into their snorkeling gear and give an initial brief. The tour takes visitors through the kelp forests and encounters a larger range of unique marine life. Visitors will dive through the kelp forests and encounter a larger range of unique marine life. The coasts are lined with tangled kelp forests with strands of kelp growing up to 10 meters long and providing some mesmerizing scenic viewing below the waves. Many species of fish such as Greenbone, Blue Moki, Blue Cod, Trumpeter, and Wrasse dart in and out of these forests. Occasionally, a New Zealand Sea Lion or Fur Seal will gracefully float past and playfully interact with snorkelers. Visitors have praised the tour for its knowledgeable and friendly guides, the abundance of marine life, and the clear and calm waters. The tour is suitable for visitors of all abilities, making it a great activity for families and groups. Visitors to Stewart Island should not miss the opportunity to explore the fascinating marine playground with the help and guidance of Stewart Island Snorkeling Adventures.