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Join this small-group boat tour exploring Cathedral Cove's volcanic coastline and caves accessible only by boat. We go inside Orua Sea Cave, New Zealand's second-largest sea cave, plus blowholes and formations that larger boats cannot reach. Discover towering pinnacles at Shakespeare Cliff, Lonely Bay, and Cooks Beach. Optional snorkeling in the Marine Reserve. Experience music resonating through ancient volcanic sea caves as you discover New Zealand's most spectacular coastal caves and geological wonders.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I can't delay. Checkin on the wharf at the boat, 15 minutes prior to departure time for your Safety. Coromandel roads are windy & don't have passing lanes. Holiday periods can cause delays of an hour or two through Tairua & parking issues. GPS route planning doesn't show delays until it happens.
Itinerary
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Whitianga (Pass by)
Meet your Sipper on Whitianga Wharf at the boat for your safety briefing before departure
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Listen to some Kauri harvesting history around Ferry Landing & Whitianga during years long ago.
Admission ticket free -
1
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Pass close by Lonely Bay & take in the fantastic coastline
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cooks Beach
Learn why Captian Cook was sent to New Zealand & venture inside Cooks Beach Blowhole (subject to conditions)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Hahei (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
6Hot 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
View inside Whale Cave & your Skipper will share history of Mahurangi Island & if desired this maybe where you stop for your snorkel depending on conditions
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
See & pass through our very own "Hole in the Rock".
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs as jackets & lap sitting is NOT possible
- Access is fairly easily, possible for partially disabled persons, please enquire if unsure
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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