Enjoy an exciting snorkelling adventure in the sheltered waters on the north side of Bare Island with expert marine biologist and PADI Dive Instructor Will Jones!

You’ll learn how to use snorkelling gear with confidence and effective techniques while exploring Sydney's protected reefs. Discover and identify the fascinating, abundant local marine life in this historically significant area.

Snorkelling gear provided as part of this activity. Wetsuit recommended.

Meet at the top of the path to Bare Island. We will walk down to the water following a 30-minute introductory talk on the marine life in the area and a briefing on the snorkel equipment.

Please allow time to park and find the group.

Conditions:

Minimum age 8 years
Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 50 metres
Children under 16 years MUST be accompanied in the water by an adult
A ratio of 1 adult per 2 children
All participants need to pay for the activity
Refunds provided up to 48hrs prior to the event start time.

Will Jones, Marine Biologist

Photographs, videos and voice recordings

Randwick City Council staff may on occasion take recordings of participants during activities (including photographs, videos and voice recordings) that could be used for the following purposes:

educational or community information purpose
Council displays and promotions of community education events
to complement the promotion of Randwick's Marine and Coastal Program.

If you DO NOT wish for the participant’s recording to be used according to these conditions, please indicate this during the booking process.

Cancellation conditions

This activity may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care has been made in the preparation of the 2025 Marine and Coastal Discovery Program but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds will be provided for paid activities up to 48 hours prior to the activity start and in the event of cancellation by Randwick City Council.

To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit: https://ticketing.humanitix.co... program is a Sustaining Our City initiative and is funded from Randwick City’s Environmental Levy.

Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Peoples who have traditionally occupied the Sydney coast for thousands of years, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We celebrate their ongoing connection to the land and waters of the coastal area and their contribution to the life and identity of Randwick City. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.