# Goat Island Marine Reserve

> The country’s first marine reserve, near Leigh, where fish are used to people. Snorkel off the beach or ride a glass-bottom boat.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-goat-island-marine-reserve/

The country’s first marine reserve, near Leigh, where fish are used to people. Snorkel off the beach or ride a glass-bottom boat. The road from Warkworth is 25 km; weekends in summer are crowded and parking is tight.

- **Nearest town:** Warkworth, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.2700, 174.8010

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-north-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Matakana Village and Market](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-matakana-village/) – 11 km
- [Tāwharanui Regional Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-tawharanui-regional-park/) – 12 km
- [Mangawhai Cliff Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mangawhai-cliff-walk/) – 27 km
- [Waiwera Hot Pools](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waiwera-hot-pools/) – 33 km

## FAQs

### Where is Goat Island Marine Reserve?

Goat Island Marine Reserve is in Warkworth, New Zealand, at GPS -36.2700, 174.8010.

### Which road trips pass Goat Island Marine Reserve?

Goat Island Marine Reserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast.

### What is there to see near Goat Island Marine Reserve?

Places worth a stop nearby: Matakana Village and Market (11 km), Tāwharanui Regional Park (12 km), Mangawhai Cliff Walk (27 km) and Waiwera Hot Pools (33 km).

### When is the best time to visit Goat Island Marine Reserve?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)