A coastal walk on Goat Island, at 156 Goat Island Road in Point Wells, Rodney, inside the Cape Rodney–Ōkakari Point Marine Reserve, which is New Zealand's oldest marine reserve. The walk is a moderately challenging 1.5-kilometre return trail, which starts from the main Goat Island car park. It follows the driveway past the University of Auckland Marine Laboratory, then a gravel path behind the lab to the cliff tops, with views of Goat Island and the Pākiri coast. It crosses open paddocks and coastal broadleaf forest, and it ends at Tabletop Reef, with views out to the Hen and Chicks islands.
The Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre has exhibits and touch tanks, and snorkel gear can be hired on the beach. The guide says the walk is well maintained, but sturdy footwear is advised, and paths can be slippery after rain. It recommends water, a hat and sunscreen. It suggests allowing up to two hours for a leisurely return.