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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Dan
Mar 31, 2025
Highlight of Coromandel trip - We had a great experience which I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to see Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach and numerous sea caves. The boat took ten passengers and was small enough to go into most of the sea caves in the area. At the end of the ride, we snorkelled in a beautiful area of the marine reserve and saw lots of fish. The captain is also the owner of the boat and company. He grew up in the area and is very knowledgeable about the geology, history and culture of the Whitianga and Coromandel area.
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197leeannt
Mar 25, 2025
Ash is a national treasure! - Had the best few hours out with Ash of Sea Cave Adventures today. Super friendly in a genuine way. No monotonous commentary but thoughtful and intelligent insights as we went to suit the group. Felt utterly safe and the caves he was able to take us into were incredible. Highly recommended and more than value for money. Thank you for such a memorable trip and for all the info you shared to help us get the most out if the rest of our trip in the area. Gold.
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155carolynv
Mar 10, 2025
Sea Cave adventures and Ash...a must - Ash of Sea Cave Adventure is a gem. He took us to a number of sea caves, explaining his Māori culture signifigant to the area. He is also very knowledgeable about marine life. But it is Ash himself, a good kind soul, that makes this tour a must.
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C00kie77
Mar 9, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, loved going on a boat that could easily get into the caves. Getting to snorkel was a nice bonus.
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Lindag229
Feb 21, 2025
Don't miss this trip! - What a fantastic trip around an amazing coast line. Ash took us into so many stunning caves and his skill at manoevering the boat in such small spaces was mind-blowing! He was a excellent guide with loads of local knowledge - I can't recommend him enough!
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Alison_w
Feb 10, 2025
Best coastal experience - We had the best experience with Ash . He was very knowledgeable of the region and coastline and we explored it all . A lovely small group so Ash could take us to some hidden gems that were on on a scheduled route.
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Doreen_n
Feb 8, 2025
Excellent Trip to see the Coramandel from the Water - Ash was amazing. Took us into so many caves. Explained a lot about the different rock/volcanic rock formations and fault lines. He was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Ljmr2019
Feb 6, 2025
Adventurous boat ride around Whitianga coast - Ash was our captain and tour guide. He was full of local knowledge and obvious love for the local area. The tour was tailored to the guests on the tour. We saw so much and were so glad we'd taken the tour!
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Inspire559532
Feb 6, 2025
Incredible - don’t miss this! - Incredible! Ash is so kind and knowledgeable. Happy to cater to trip to whatever you and the group would like. Saw some incredible scenery, and Ash’s knowledge and fun facts just added to the whole trip. I couldn’t recommend this more! And as my partner says, ‘Ash is top bloke you’d want to have a beer with one day’ Please don’t leave this off your to-do list!
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Hasti_h
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing and beautiful - Highly recommend. The business owner (driver of the boat) was super friendly and gave some great info and insight on Māori culture and NZ. He also gave great recommendations. Must book!!!
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From $78
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).