Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 New Zealand's 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.
(Access to some attractions subject to conditions on the day)
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Mask & Snorkels
Boat Tour
Bottled water
Lunch
Departure Point
Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
Arrive 30mins before departure time, meet at the Whitianga Wharf on Esplanade Road, Whitianga.
Return Details
Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
Arrive 30mins before departure time, meet at the Whitianga Wharf on Esplanade Road, Whitianga.
Whitianga, Whitianga, New Zealand Meet your Sipper on Whitianga Wharf at the boat for your safety briefing before departure
Ferry Landing Wharf, Ferry Landing, New Zealand Listen to some Kauri harvesting history around Ferry Landing & Whitianga during years long ago.
5PFJ+68 Shakespeare Cliff Lookout, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand 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
Lonely Bay, Waikato 3591, New Zealand Pass close by Lonely Bay & take in the fantastic coastline
5 minutes
Cooks Beach, Cooks Beach, New Zealand Learn why Captian Cook was sent to New Zealand & venture inside Cooks Beach Blowhole (subject to conditions) 5 minutes
Mares Leg Cove, Hahei 3591, New Zealand 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
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve, Waikato 3591, New Zealand 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
Hahei, Hahei, New Zealand 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, Hot Water Beach, New Zealand 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
Mahurangi Island / Goat Island, Waikato, New Zealand 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
Poikeke Island, Waikato, New Zealand See & pass through our very own "Hole in the Rock". 5 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
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21 Mar 2023
Absolute must do, tour guide was top drawer, informative, safe and funny! Best parts were the thrill experiences and cave entries.
896JanK896
15 Mar 2023
Went on a sunny 11 am trip. Brian did a funny safety briefing, then we set of at high speed. Sea was calm, he took us into lots of coves with his highly manoeuvrable boat, played Adele to showcase the acoustics in a cave, saw lots of fish. Could have done snorkelling, tour took about 2 hours. Absolute must, catamaran tours will not get you as close, neither will the much slower glass bottom boat tours. Book Brian for a great trip
bobcT23ZJ
13 Mar 2023
Fantastic cruise. We were able to see everything up close. Brian provided excellent interpretation of the sights along the way and he also maneuvered the tour into the best spots for taking memorable photos. It was a wonderful couple of hours on the water.
I highly recommend this excursion to one and all!
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
Cave Cruzer
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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