Glass Bottom Boat Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand

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1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the underwater world of the Goat Island Marine Reserve without getting wet when you join a glass-bottomed boat tour. Learn more about New Zealand’s first marine reserve and the wonderful biodiversity around the island. Sail into dramatic caves and admire views of other offshore islands, such as Little Barrier Island. The Goat Island and Matakana areas are an easy half-day trip north of Auckland city.

A relaxing and scenic way to discover the marine reserve
See the fish close-up from the boat’s glass viewing area
An ideal activity for families as kids will love the sea creatures
Make your own way to Goat Island from Auckland or elsewhere

What's Included

Licensed Guide

Coffee and/or Tea

No food or drink other than water is allowed on the boat. There are no facilities at Goat Island Marine Reserve.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Goat Island Marine Reserve
Leigh 0985, New Zealand
On the beach at Goat Island. Check in desk is on the beach.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh 0985, New Zealand

Itinerary

Goat Island Marine Reserve

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goat Island Marine Reserve

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 44 reviews

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OverPacked and Uncomfortable

Thierry_D, Feb 2026

A tour of the goat island in a glass floor boat. Seating uncomfortable because the boat is overpacked; glass floor is not anti reflection coated so one has frequent reflection of neighboors hats, faces and garments; back seats have little visibility because they overlook the small side of the glass rectangle; waters are dark and boat has not undersea lighting equipment; fish other than snappers are rare if any; it's a tourist trap.

Very knowledgeable guide,...

Michelle_M, Dec 2025

Very knowledgeable guide, lots to see but unfortunately not that many fish, still a beautiful place and would go again

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found our guide knowledgeable — we love sharing the beauty of the marine reserve with our guests. While fish numbers can vary day-to-day depending on tides, weather, and natural movement, we’re happy you still found the experience memorable and the area beautiful. We’d love to welcome you back again for another trip — every day out here is a little different, and you never know what might swim by next time!

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