Ocean Leopard Tours: Cathedral Cove Adventure

Experience the ultimate comfort and scenic views on the Cathedral Cove Boat Tour with Ocean Leopard Tours. Join us for an unforgettable journey along the stunning New Zealand coastline.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Whitianga - Starting point
  • Lonely Bay - Capture stunning photos of Lonely Bay and Shakespeare Reserve
  • Cooks Beach - Get an up-close view of the spectacular Cooks Blow Hole at the northwest end of Cooks Beach, visible from the boat.
  • Cathedral Cove Walk - This stunning marine reserve is teeming with marine life and features the…
What's Included
  • Lifejackets
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Hop aboard Ocean Leopard Tours for an unforgettable journey!
Our specially designed vessel will transport you in unparalleled luxury to some of the most mesmerizing locations you’ve ever visited. Truly, there’s no superior method to appreciate Cathedral Cove and the awe-inspiring beauty of this coastline.
Looking for a roomy, easily accessible boat?…

Location
Whitianga Wharf
The Esplanade
Esplanade rd,across the road from the Harbor House Cafe.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L7937hwmarkd
Feb 24, 2025
A must do boat trip 👍 - Great scenic tour around Cooks Beach, Cathedral Cove, down to cave by Hot Water Beach, highly recommended tour for family, solo or couples. This is our 5th trip with family visiting us. Boat is sheltered from the sun or weather if windy or raining, Justin from Ocean Leopard was very welcoming on the boat, good safety induction on life jackets, boat and his tour was very good and funny full of facts and wit. Highly recommended.
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Trip09746712653
Feb 24, 2025
Sit back and enjoy everything Whitianga has to offer from pure comfort - Justin was phenomenal. Booking was simple and a 2 minute process. Justin was knowledgeable and gave great insights to the area, something didn't get on previous trips of the same area I would happily book again. My parents where visiting me from Ireland and I knew they would love the tour. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Whitianga for a day trip suitable for all ages and abilities. Sit back enjoy and hear all the history and enjoy the sights you will not get from the coastline.
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Michaelcy6564nf
Feb 23, 2025
Really wonderful experience - Have to say I think this was the best boat tour we've ever been on. Exhilarating boat ride past wonderful coastal scenery and formations. Justin our guide/captain was exceptional. Very personal and informative helpful delivered a really interesting, knowledgeable commentary making sure all on board got the same photo opportunities. He was born locally and his love of the area shines through. Highly recommended.
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Wendyjg8223ri
Feb 22, 2025
Glad we chose Ocean Leopard Tours - Had a great boat trip with Leopard cruises. Justin was a great skipper and took really good care of us while showing us around the area. He had lots of local knowledge as he grew up in this area. Saw some great sights including going into the sea cave and also had the added bonus to see a NZ fur seal crawl up the rocks out of the water. It was a great time out on the water with Justin in this comfortable boat.
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Jolb86
Feb 21, 2025
Best on the water tour from Whitianga!! - Best on the water excursion we have done, and we've done a few! Great morning out, the boat was safe and comfortable. The tour was great, Justin, our guide, was fun, informative, and personable. There are lots of opportunities for photos. Highly recommend! A+++
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Jane
Feb 20, 2025
Great couple of hours - We did a tour with Justin, very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He showed us incredible volcanic formations and was able to give us close proximity to the landforms. The boat is comfortable and we thought it great value for money to see the amazing features of this coastline. Highly recommend😄
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Sandieedwards12
Feb 16, 2025
Fun way to explore Cathedral Cove - This was a brilliant tour with fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic operators who shared their passion for the area. A great experience, and would highly recommend.
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624daves
Feb 16, 2025
A Great way to see the coast! - Sam our guide was great , Friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the local area not to mention a great skipper, The boat was nice and close to the water for spotting fish and very stable. A very comprehensive tour and the only way to see and learn that much in a short time.
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543warwicka
Feb 15, 2025
Excellent and well run with great skipper.. - Weather forecast resulted in an ealy 8am start which wa a brilliant call . Enjoyed the trip and to see the skipper Sam excited with a shark sighting was great to witness. Would recommend this trip. Cheers Warwick and Elaine
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Wander32858622673
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing experience..Wow - It's a wow experience for us. Beautiful view. Our tour guide was so amazing. She's a lovely lady. We love it so much. Highly recommended. ❤️❤️
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