Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 June | 11am – 2pm
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June | 10am – 4pm

Snorkelling Shelly Beach will be offering 40% off snorkel tours for participants during the Rise Manly 2026 event.

Snorkel and take part in a marine clean-up with an expert guide while enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participants in Rise Manly 2026 can receive a 40% discount voucher for our snorkel tours. Bookings are required.

Join us at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, where we will celebrate the incredible marine life found within our sanctuary. The event will feature:

• Educational talks about the importance of protecting our piece of paradise
• Tips on how to snorkel respectfully and responsibly
• Insights into the fascinating giant cuttlefish mating season

Although snorkelling is often associated with summer, Sydney winter brings its own magic. Winter offers a rare opportunity to experience the ocean in a different way, with clear visibility and unique seasonal wildlife encounters.

Giant cuttlefish are among the ocean’s most remarkable creatures. They are the largest species of cuttlefish in the world and are known for their intelligence, complex behaviour, and extraordinary ability to change colour, pattern, and texture within seconds. During mating season, they gather to breed, creating an underwater spectacle that is both visually stunning and scientifically fascinating.

For snorkelers, this season offers the chance to witness courtship displays, territorial interactions, and communication behaviours up close. Males often use rapid colour changes to attract females and deter rivals, showing how important visual signalling is in their social and reproductive behaviour. Observing this in the wild gives a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems and the life cycles of these incredible cephalopods.

Snorkelling during the giant cuttlefish mating season is not only memorable, but also an educational experience that highlights the beauty, complexity, and importance of marine life.

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