Snorkelling for Intermediate at Gordons Bay - Tuesday 15 April

NOT FOR BEGINNERS!

Join expert marine biologist and PADI Dive Instructor Will Jones for an unforgettable snorkelling experience at Gordons Bay. 

As an intermediate snorkeller, you'll refresh on proper equipment use and master effective techniques while exploring and discovering the unique, diverse marine life in these protected waters.

Look out for the famous Blue Gropers and Port Jackson's while you learn about and experience the diverse marine life in these protected near-shore reefs in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 50 metres.

Gear provided: 

• Snorkelling gear including mask and fins provided 
• BYO wetsuit - highly recommended for kids.

Meet at on the east side of Seasalt Cafe at Clovelly Beach. We will walk down to Gordons Bay following a 30-40 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
• We may need to relocate the snorkel tour to Little Bay if the ocean conditions are unsafe at Gordons Bay
• Refunds provided up to 48hrs prior to the event start time.

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 January 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.

Will Jones, Marine Biologist

To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit Marine & coastal program - Randwick City Council

This 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 traditionally occupied the Sydney coast for thousands of years, celebrate their ongoing connection to the land and waters, and their contribution to the life and identity of Randwick City.
We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.