EMS snorkel events are Proudly supported by the Green Adelaide Landscape Board, National Parks and Wildlife Service, City of Onkaparinga, Suzanne Elliot Charitable Trust, Department of Human Services and our team of volunteers.

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. Beginners can enter from the shore (under the jetty) and explore the pylons and shallow southern reef. Advanced snorkellers can investigate life under jetty and along the reef via the jetty’s end stairs.

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 Port Jackson shark!

Suitable for children 5 years and above whom are good swimmers. At least one parent to accompany and supervise two children. EMS has limited wetsuits and floatation devices for under 7 years. 5-7-year-olds can participate if parents supply the child’s own wetsuit and floatation device & supervision is one-on-one by a parent. Snorkel tours are taken at (or close to) low tide when there is little water movement and best visibility. Depth ranges from 2-6m. Trained snorkel guides lead the tours and are often accompanied by student or qualified marine biologists.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to fill out the registration form and be fitted with snorkel gear.

Parking and amenities: Parking and spacious visitor facilities with change rooms, toilets, shaded picnic tables, and outside showers. Easy access to the reef via stairs and dive platforms. Boat ramp to launch a kayak or stand up-board. Accessible car parking and ramps.

Please save the dates –
Save both Sunday 3rd and 10th January in your calendar. This event is scheduled for Sunday 3rd January but if the event is cancelled we will reschedule all paid participants to Sunday 7th January. If the 3rd January event goes ahead then EMS will run a second Port Noarlunga Reef snorkel event on 7th January (with those on 7th January waiting list getting the first option to book tickets for the event).

Ticket price includes wetsuits and snorkel gear for adults and children. We have wetsuits from Adult 4XL down to size 4 child. EMS has limited floatation devices for under 7 years. 5-7-year-olds can participate if parents supply the child’s own floatation device & supervision is one-on-one by a parent. Depth ranges from 2-4m. Trained snorkel guides lead the tours and are often accompanied by student or qualified marine biologists. All wetsuits are washed and mask ‘n’ snorkel sterilised between uses.

Suitable for children 5 years and above who are good swimmers. With a ratio of one parent to accompany and supervise two children.