Sea Cave Adventures in the Coromandel
Overview
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2 hours
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Join local guides, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour can, allowing you to get closer and experience more.
Enjoy 360° views of spectacular sea caves, twisting lava tubes, towering volcanic arches and seasonal wildlife. Covers in lush native bush and rich in NZ history this is a must do for any Coromandel traveller!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Tours departing Daily from the Whitianga Wharf or by request! 8am, 11am, 2pm, 4.30pm
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Sea Cave Adventures in the Coromandel
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular!!!
Annie R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience!!! The skipper was kind, helpful and full of info and we can't recommend him enough. He was easy to find at the Wharf and parking was relatively easy on the street leading up to it. The scenery is spectacular! He took us inside many sea caves, found us a school of snapper to feed, and dropped us off for a quick swim to Cathedral Cove, then picked us up on the other side after we walked through and got our pics. (No ladder on the boat; he pulled us up over the side.) It was bumpy at times (expected on the sea), and while that was a smidge uncomfortable, we felt very safe. It was my favorite tour after 2 weeks in New Zealand, both islands.
Fantastic experience that...
Tony S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience that provided with such a great afternoon. Our guide, Ash was amazing and had great knowledge of the area
Awesome trip with cool skipper.
martijnk456,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome trip with Sea Cave Adventures. The skipper was a really nice guy who told a lot about the area, nature and history. Our kids had a really good experience. This was defiantly one of the highlights of our trip so far.
Fantastic tour and awesome guide!
davea35,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Sea Cave Adventures! It was a very personal small group experience. Ash was an awesome guide and noticed my son had brought binoculars (he's a huge bird watcher). When Ash found out my son was into birds, he took us to several spots where we could see them! The boat was very comfortable and small enough to get right into the caves! We got up close and personal with some amazing caves for incredible photos. Ash also gave everyone the option to hop in for a swim or snorkel. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and we highly recommend you check them out!
Exhilarating, fascinating and enlightening
Tim R,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is led by such a knowledgeable and exciting local guide. Ash went out of his way to give us the best experience he could. Fantastic!
A Superb Trip
blastoffgirl,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing! In spite of a weather forecast of bad weather, the Coromandel really turned on the good weather for us. Ash has lots of experience on the water and was a superb captain and host. He was able to tell us a lot about the history of the region from pre-colonial times. The caves we got to visit were just out of this world. I don't think you can really get a sense of the majesty and diversity of the region without seeing it this way. It was also the only tour boat we saw that didn't have a canopy so we could get amazing pics looking upwards from inside some of the caves. Magical!
10/10 experience
J7610STjaked,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day on the water with Shona and Ash. Got to snorkel with massive schools of Kahawai and followed dolphins around a baitball for ages. Got to see baby dolphins breaching. Shona and Ash are so informative and such chill people. Awesome experience and highly recommend to anyone!
Wedding Anniversary Treat
lucretiaotc,
Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must do adventure, Ash was so knowledgeable of both Maori and European history we learnt so much about the Coromandel not to mention the amazing views, this boat goes inside the caves and you see so much more. We will be back next year to see the northern end of the coast which we are very excited about. Shona was also super amazing over the phone ...support this family owned business they exceeded our expectations and over delivered - ka mau te wehi
Awesome adventure! A must try.
caellarosee,
Apr 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We may not able to access the Cathedral Cove, but we are so glad that we booked Sea Cave Adventure that we were able to see it and explored the other beautiful caves and islands around Coromandel Peninsula. It's totally fun and worth it, a must try adventure. Ash, your the best!
Awesome tour
Lee S,
Jan 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our sea cave tour, Ash was an amazing guide- super informative and professional and the coastline absolutely stunning The booking process was easy and flexible too- big thanks
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