Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga
Overview
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2 hours
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Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing platform for anyone looking for a more personable experience.
This rugged volcanic coastline covered in lush native bush is abundant in NZ history, spectacular sea caves, twisting lava tubes, outer Islands, towering volcanic arches and seasonal wildlife.
We take you places no other tour can, allowing you to get closer and experience more!
Additional Info
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 To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Departing from the Whitianga Wharf Daily. 8am, 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Swim wear and Towel
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Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Take the tour with Ash!
Lenie H,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic boat trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Ash took us to amazing caves, through stormy weather. We got wet but it was well worth it. Amazing caves, Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cave.
Outstanding Tour!
Michelle P,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible tour with Ash this afternoon! He went above and beyond to make the experience special — super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the area. We loved getting up close to the coastline and even exploring inside smaller caves, which was such a unique experience. The views are stunning, and seeing wildlife (including a seal!) was the cherry on top. This was a highlight of our trip and we can’t recommend Ash enough. If you’re thinking about booking — do it! We’d go again in a heartbeat. Thanks for an unforgettable afternoon!!!
Fantastic
ra abbott,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow , what a great day . Ash Thanks Ash, great rendition on the coast, fish, culture and your community. I was most p… off to have throat and head cold and didn’t snorkel. Robbie loved it. Ian and Robbie.
Amazing
N882ZXninab,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and awesome guide - went into so many caves - 100% recommend :)
Amazing experience with the Sea Cave adventures
H7958LIleab,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a great experience ! Ash was so kind, and he explained to us everything about the bay !! We’ve been lucky to see dolphins on the bay, close to us. We really recommend this company ! Thank you so much Ash for this experience !!!
The Milford Sound tour of North Island!!! Superb
hans h,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour. You will miss out a great adventure if you choose a different boat tour Ash is an extraordinary skipper and a very kind and interesting guide. He took us into many coves, some of them appeared impossible to enter. We were constantly at awe.
Wonderful engaging tour!
chrisjK2231XL,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Ash was such a wonderful and welcoming guide, we had a really fun tour! We liked that it was a smaller boat so we were able to navigate into a lot of caves and see more of the coastline up close. We saw lots of fish, birds, cool rock formations and a fur seal.
Awesome experience!
X4938YNmargotm,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ash's experience and knowledge of the area, ancestory and geology made the trip really enjoyable. He went out of his way to help us have the best experience and had blankets on board for those sea-breezy moments. To see the landscape from the water's edge is by far the ideal way to enjoy Coromandel. Highly rate this trip.
Incredible….the absolute best
O6477BCdamienm,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ash’s knowledge of & passion for the area is outstanding. He is also incredibly welcoming & personal. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough….10 stars out of 5!
Absolutely amazing amd...
Georgina P,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing amd great value for money. Ash our tour guide shared a lot of local knowledge and pointed out movie set areas. Dispite the high swell, it was a very pleasant trip due to Ash's great driving. Would highly recomend this tour to anyone.
From NZ$140.00
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