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Encounter Marine Park is February's Park of the Month and to celebrate National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia has subsidised a community Snorkel at Port Noarlunga Sanctuary /Jetty on 6th February. Professional snorkel leaders and marine parks staff will help you explore the jetty and seagrass beds, home to a huge diversity of colourful fish and plant life. Heavily subsidised ticket price (made possible by funding and in-kind support from National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia) includes guide, wetsuits and snorkel gear for adults and children
EMS snorkel events are proudly supported by the Green Adelaide Landscape Board, Sustainable Onkaparinga, Department for Environment and Water, National Parks and Wildlife Service, City of Onkaparinga, Suzanne Elliot Charitable Trust, Department of Social Services and our team of amazing volunteers and staff.
Funding, in-kind support and over 100 volunteer hours per event makes it possible to reduce the price of tickets by up to 80%. EMS is a not-for-profit and all funds raised from ticket sales go to overheads such as dive pro event leaders, insurance, equipment storage and volunteer training.
A short drive from Adelaide, families can enjoy the beach, picnic, and easy reef access, at this captivating site located in the Encounter Marine Park and Port Noarlunga Sanctuary Zone.
At the jetty stair entry, you’ll be welcomed by large schools of sweep, silver drummer, leather jackets, and zebrafish. As you move along the reef, search for crabs, rays, reef fish, squid (and maybe even a dolphin or seadragon!) Along with the beach entry areas, look for bright orange sea stars, crabs, bream, dusky morwong, rays, and - if you’re lucky - a harmless baby Port Jackson shark!
Small groups (maximum of 6 people to 1 guide) so you get to enjoy the beach and shallow reef.
Snorkel guides lead the tours and are often accompanied by student or qualified marine biologists.
We Provide a wetsuit, mask (goggles), snorkel, fins (flippers), and an accredited guide.
We have wetsuits from adult 4XL down to child 4.
All wetsuits are washed, and mask/snorkels sterilised between uses with COVID-19 approved chemicals.
Bring your own mask and snorkel if you have them.
Children 5 and over and people of all abilities, who are confident in the water and can swim at least 25 metres can come along.
One adult carer per 2 children under 15, the adult must supervise at all times.
A person living with a disability must be supervised and supported by an adult Carer, we accept companion card.
EMS can provide an immersive wheelchair, modified wetsuits and extra floatation devices.
If you require extra assistance or have any special requirements, please tell us when booking your ticket. We might call you to make sure we have the right things to support you on the day.
Please get there 30 minutes before your start time, you will have to fill out forms and put on your wetsuit and snorkel gear.
Everyone must wear a wetsuit or safety vest.
Parking and toilets, shaded picnic tables, and outside showers are available
Easy access to the beach, a boat ramp for a kayak or stand up-board.
Accessible car parking.
EMS snorkel events are proudly supported by the Green Adelaide Landscape Board, Department for Environment and Water, National Parks and Wildlife Service, City of Onkaparinga, Suzanne Elliot Charitable Trust, Department of Social Services and our team of amazing volunteers and staff.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Port Noarlunga Jetty, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Mclaren Flat
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