Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga: An Authentic 2-3 Hour Volcanic Coastline Tour

Embark on an authentic 2-3 hour sea cave adventure in Whitianga. Explore a rugged volcanic coastline, discover spectacular sea caves, and get up close to seasonal wildlife.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

2-3 Hour Scenic Sea Cave Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departing from the Whitianga Wharf Daily.
8am, 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm

1. Whitianga Wharf

Points of Interest

  • Cathedral Cove Walk

  • Mercury Bay

  • Hot Water Beach

What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Swim wear and Towel
Additional Information

Experience a genuine 2-3 hour guided journey with us, stretching across over 25km of constant volcanic shorelines. Our specially designed boat offers an ideal viewing spot for those seeking a more intimate adventure. The harsh, yet beautiful, volcanic coastland adorned with thick indigenous flora is home to a wealth of NZ history and stunning features…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B5480lzchristineh
Dec 3, 2024
Epic Adventure. - The day was beautiful . It was the best experience ever . Our guide was explaining things about all the different places , her driving skills were epic . Bring us right in to the holes to experience the full beauty around us . And turning in circles to see the fish below so clearly . I would recommend this trip to everyone who can go . Can't wait to bring my own family back to experience this .💯💥🫶
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Emmadragh
Nov 26, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Had a great time on our tour today! It was a truly magnificent experience! We got to see all the highlights of this beautiful area and more. Our guides were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Jo
Nov 24, 2024
Lived up to expectations - Thoroughly recommend this tour-Ash was welcoming and knowledgeable with his background in marine biology . Smaller boat so able to get up close to the caves and interact with guide and others on board. Opportunity for swim and no feeling of being rushed. A great way to see the coastline, fishes and find out about the history of the area. Great value for money and no regrets about going on this adventure.
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Maryannpedersen
Nov 5, 2024
Great trip to the sea caves and the local waters! - Fantastic trip!! Ash was a superb tour guide. Shared all the wonderful history of the area and took us right into some pretty cool sea caves. Exceeded our expectations!
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544purvap
Nov 5, 2024
Sea Cave Experience - I had a really amazing time over the tour. The weather was bit windy, but the sun was still shining, and our tour guide was and awesome instructor. I had got the chance to explore a lot of different caves and meet some fishes on our way. All in all, I would definitely do that again.
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Chrisv986
Nov 5, 2024
Seacave adventure - This was a fabulous experience. Ash was a great guide with lots of knowledge and really looked after his passengers. He cared about safety. I would not hesitate to recommend Ash and his tour of the caves.
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Purva_p
Nov 4, 2024
Awesome - I had a really amazing time over the tour. The weather was bit windy, but the sun was still shining, and our tour guide was and awesome instructor. I had got the chance to explore a lot of different caves and meet some fishes on our way. All in all, I would definitely do that again.
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Liz
Nov 2, 2024
We saw so many sea caves. - We booked into this tour and we are so glad we did. Prior to our tour date we received notification advising the weather would be too choppy and we would need to change our tour date and fortunately we had room to do this. Otherwise, they were offering a full refund. Ash could not have been more knowledgeable of everything on water, even the way he was driving the boat and across the waves was being a little more gentle on our bottoms. We saw so many sea caves and he kindly offered to take 2x girls who were climbing the rocks to hopefully see inside one of the caves. His response to this was “he would hate to get so close but not to be able to see inside it”. We enjoyed Cathedral Cove, the cliffs of where they shot for the Narnia films and we literally scraped in to see a blowhole which was reliant on access via the tide. We enjoyed our time with Ash and felt completely safe on this tour and would definitely recommend it. Thanks Ash.
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T6051ywdonnaw
Nov 1, 2024
Spectacular - The trip was absolutely incredible! The pristine, crystal-clear waters were nothing short of mesmerizing, and the caves we explored were truly breathtaking. We were fortunate to encounter a variety of vibrant fish and a playful seal throughout the journey. Ash, our tour guide, was fantastic—his extensive knowledge of the local area enriched the experience immensely. I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for an unforgettable outing!
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Jchh2024
Oct 26, 2024
Trip cancelled due to poor weather - Unfortunately our trip was cancelled the day before due to poor sea conditions. However, thumbs up to the operator (Thanks Shona) for contacting us ahead of time and giving full disclosure of the weather forecast. They advised that the seas would be too choppy for our kids to enjoy. They did suggest another tour operator that ran a quieter, shorter route so we went with that one instead, and got a full refund quickly. In the future we will try to book these tours on day 1 or 2 of our stay so it’s easier to rebook in case of adverse weather conditions.
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