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Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise, Caves & Snorkelling 20% OFF

Location Whitianga, North Island, New Zealand
$67.31
$84.14
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Overview

The Cave Cruzer tour in Whitianga offers an exciting journey through stunning volcanic coastal scenery and unique marine environments. This 2-hour adventure showcases breathtaking views and wildlife encounters in the Marine Reserve.

  • 🌊 Navigate through iconic locations like Cathedral Cove, Shakespeare Cliff, and Cooks Beach while enjoying incredible photo opportunities.
  • 🎶 Experience the acoustics of New Zealand's second-largest sea cave, Orua, with exclusive onboard music that enhances your journey.
  • 📸 Benefit from a perfect balance of time for photography, local history insights, and geological information shared by your guide.
  • 🏊‍♂️ Optional rock jumping and snorkeling (approximately 10 minutes) available among vibrant fish or simply admire them from the boat.
  • 🚤 Access to certain attractions may vary based on conditions on the day, ensuring a unique experience every time.
  • 🦈 Snorkeling gear is included, allowing you to explore underwater life in the marine reserve.
  • 🌊 Tour includes access to caves and blowholes that are unreachable by other vessels, providing a unique perspective of the coastline.
  • 🛥️ Live guided commentary throughout the trip ensures you don't miss any interesting facts or stories about the region.
  • 👨‍✈️ Meet the crew at the Cave Cruzer boat on the floating pontoon, with a safety briefing provided before departure.
  • 🚤 The tour concludes back at Whitianga Wharf, with easy transport options available.

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Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise, Caves & Snorkelling
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Live guided commentary throughout
  • Life jackets and safety briefing
  • Access to caves and blowholes unreachable by other vessels
  • Snorkel gear
  • Transport to Whitianga Wharf
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point
Tour departure times vary, duration approximately 2 hours, check availability online. Check in at the Cave Cruzer boat on floating pontoon, opposite 13 The Esplanade, Whitianga Wharf, 15 minutes before departure.
Return details
Tour departure times vary, duration approximately 2 hours, check availability online. Check in at the Cave Cruzer boat on floating pontoon, opposite 13 The Esplanade, Whitianga Wharf, 15 minutes before departure.

  • Meet the crew at the Cave Cruzer boat, on the floating pontoon, opposite 13 The Esplanade. Safety briefing before departure. History of Whitianga while making our way to the sea. (pass by)
  • Brian points out the cliff formation Captain Cook named in 1769 and shares the story of how Mercury Bay got its name. The volcanic coastline opens up as you head south.
  • Cooks Beach
    Learn why Captian Cook was sent to New Zealand, and venture inside Cooks Beach Blowhole (subject to conditions).
  • The centrepiece of the tour. Iconic rock formations, Narnia film locations, and the famous Te Hoho Rock - seen from the water, the way most visitors never see it.
  • Visit Champagne Bay to see dramatic cave entries and ancient blowholes carved by centuries of wave action. Cave Cruzer goes inside. Other boats cannot. (pass by)
  • New Zealand's second-largest sea cave. Brian takes the boat in and plays music so you can hear the acoustics for yourself. Music from here on our return. 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.
  • Gemstone Bay
    Visit Gemstone Bay or the best spot on the day. Gear up and snorkel among fish in the marine reserve, or watch them from the side of the boat.
  • Optional rock jumping available here, conditions dependant.
  • See and pass through our very own "Hole in the Rock".
  • Tour concludes.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour departure times vary, duration approximately 2 hours, check availability online.
  • Check in at the Cave Cruzer boat on floating pontoon, opposite 13 The Esplanade, Whitianga Wharf, 15 minutes before departure.
  • Snorkelling and rock jumping, route are subject to sea conditions on the day and cannot be guaranteed
  • Caves and blowhole access is subject to tide and swell conditions
  • Marine wildlife sightings: dolphins, orca, seals, whales cannot be guaranteed
  • Secure hats and glasses before departure; the boat cruising speed 55 km’s on open water
  • Not suitable for children under 10 kg; no lap sitting
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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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    Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Cruise, Caves & Snorkelling 20% OFF

    Location Whitianga, North Island, New Zealand
    $67.31
    $84.14
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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