Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills

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120 minutes (Approx.)
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The only Cathedral Cove tour combining high speed thrills, excitement & small cave experiences other boats can’t offer. Cave Cruzer 7.8 metres, the only vessel this size able to navigate inside small caves, giant blowholes & caves. Dedicated to explore more spots only accessible by boat over 24kms, getting you closer, for the best unique, unimpeded (no roof) photos & views of wildlife in the Marine Reserve & majestic, volcanic, coastal views possible on the day. See Cathedral Cove, Shakespeare Cliff, Lonely Bay, Cooks & Hahei beaches & more. The only tour with music to experience the acoustics of NZs 2nd largest sea cave, Orua. The prefect mix of time for pictures, local history & geological info. Optional Rock jumping & Snorkel amongst the fish or just view over the side. (All above is subject to conditions on the day)

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Things To Know

  • Boat Tour
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Whitianga (Pass-by Only)

Meet your Skipper 15mins before departure time, on the Whitianga Wharf at the boat for your safety briefing before you depart.

Ferry Landing Wharf (Pass-by Only)

Listen to some Kauri harvesting history around Ferry Landing & Whitianga during years long ago.

Learn about Captian Cook's visit to New Zealand & see why he named a Cliff after William Shakespeare, pass Front Beach, Faxmill Bay & listen some the history.

Pass close by Lonely Bay & take in the fantastic coastline

Cooks Beach

Learn why Captian Cook was sent to New Zealand & venture inside Cooks Beach Blowhole (subject to conditions)

Your Skipper will share history of the area on the way to see Cathedral Cove up close from the sea & be amazed by the volcanic formations throughout the Bay.

View fish in the Marine Reserve from the boat without getting wet, however you can get closer having a short snorkel/swim if desired. Mask & snorkel supplied.

Hahei (Pass-by Only)

Pass Hahei & view the headland that was once a Maori Pa (village) site & see through the cave & out the other side, we call the keyhole.

Hot Water Beach

See Hot Water Beach in the distance, look inside Ice Cave, on the way navigate to the inside of Big Bay Blowhole if conditions allow. Then explore inside NZ's second largest Sea Cave "Orua" & experience the amazing acoustics when we play music. Cave Cruzer is the only tour to provide this experience.

Venture inside Whale Cave & your Skipper will share history of Mahurangi Island & if desired this maybe where you stop for your snorkel depending on conditions

See & pass through our very own "Hole in the Rock".


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Arrive 30mins before departure time, meet at the Whitianga Wharf on Esplanade Road, Whitianga.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

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Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 132 reviews

What do other 132 guests say about Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills

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BBandOT
5
Apr 2023
With a number of different boat tours to choose from to visit Cathedral Cove, the Cave Cruzer thrill ride appealed the most. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Our skipper, Brian, provided the perfect balance of information, scenic stops and pure adrenaline charged twists and turns! Being a small b...
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Adventure25991593358
5
Apr 2023
We will definitely be back! Brian is a awesome guide, funny, friendly, knowledgeable and awesome music. The tour was perfect!! FUN, beautiful and an awesome day out! Thankyou very much.
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lumpersticker
5
Mar 2023
Chose this tour based on the fast boat, duration and places visited. One of the best decisions I made for our holiday. Brian was knowledgeable, funny and accommodating, and the boat is fast, comfortable and maneuverable. We enjoyed a swim and jump off the rock in front of Whale Cave, saw beautifu...

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Things to know

Included
  • Boat Tour
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies