snorkel

Discover the abundant sealife and vast underwater world Tairua has to offer. There any many accessible snorkelling locations and Dutchy's has all the snorkeling gear to hire or buy.

 

Snorkel Rental:

We stock masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits for hire and sale, for availability see in store or contact us.

Rentals are for a full day and a disclaimer is required to be signed prior to rental.

Mask, Snorkel and Fins

Wetsuits:

$25

$25

 

Snorkel Locations:

Ocean Beach - Tairua

You can go either the southern or northern end of the beach. Best time to snorkel this area is during small swell. The visibility can be affected by rain and storms. Accessible from the main beach with lots of underwater life. Also good for spearfishing with butterfish, snapper, john dory, kingfish, crayfish and paua on offer.

Ocean Beach South

Ocean Beach South

Ocean Beach North

Ocean Beach North

 

Sailors grave

You can go either the southern or northern end of the beach. Best time to snorkel this area is during small swell. The visibility can be affected by rain and storms. Accessible from the main beach with lots of underwater life.  Also good for spearfishing with butterfish, snapper, john dory, kingfish, crayfish and paua on offer.

Sailors Grave North

Sailors Grave North

Sailors Grave South

Sailors Grave South

 

Pauanui South

Best time to snorkel this area is during small swell. The visibility can be affected by rain and storms. Accessible from the main beach with lots of underwater life. Also good for spearfishing with butterfish, snapper, john dory, kingfish, crayfish and paua on offer.

Pauanui South

Pauanui South

Further Information:

  • All children under 16 must be directly supervised
  • You must not put yourself or others at risk
  • You are personally responsible for equipment hired
  • Dutchy's Limited takes no responsibility for the above information and this should be used as a guide only.
  • A disclaimer must be signed with rental equipment.
  • Snorkelling and Diving equipment is for sale and rent at Dutchy's