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Cave Cruzer

Cathedral Cove Cruise Tour

2 hours

Large group

Free Cancellation

What to Expect

Cruise on an open soft riding boat providing fun & unique photo opportunities while exploring the majestic landscape not all other boats can offer. Getting you up closer to see more taking you inside caves, blowholes & viewing fish in the marine reserve.<br><br>Unimpeded viewing of Shakespeare’s Cliff, Lonely Bay, Cathedral Cove. Inside Cooks Blowhole & Whale Cave and our very own "Hole in the Rock" at Piokeke Island.<br><br>Learn the history of the area and be amazed by the volcanic formations throughout the Bay<br><br>Licensed to view Dolphins & other Marine Mammals, If present NO ROOF means getting up closer with unobstructed viewing!<br><br>(Access to some attractions subject to conditions on the day)<br>

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cathedral Cove Walk, 65 Grange Rd S, 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.



Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Shakespeare Cliff Lookout, 5PFJ+68, 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.



Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lonely Bay, Waikato 3591, New Zealand

Pass close by Lonely Bay & take in the fantastic coastline


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cooks Beach, Cooks Beach, Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island

Learn why Captian Cook was sent to New Zealand & venture inside Cooks Beach Blowhole (subject to conditions)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hahei Beach Walk, 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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mahurangi Island / Goat Island, Waikato 3591, New Zealand

Your Skipper will share history of Mahurangi Island & if desired this maybe where you stop for your snorkel depending on conditions

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Poikeke Island, Waikato 3591, New Zealand

See our very own "Hole in the Rock".

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ferry Landing Wharf, Purangi Road, Ferry Landing, Whitianga 3591 New Zealand

Listen to some Kauri harvesting history around Ferry Landing & Whitianga during years long ago.


Stop At: Mercury Bay, Albert Street Whitianga, Coromandel 3510 New Zealand

You will meet our Skipper at the Whitianga Wharf on the Esplanade & leave on the Cave Cruzer to see Shakespeare’s Cliff, Lonely Bay, Cathedral Cove. See Inside Cooks Blowhole & Whale Cave and our very own "Hole in the Rock".

View fish in the Marine Reserve.

Learn the history of the area and be amazed by the volcanic formations throughout the Bay

See more fantastic coastline scenery as we go down to the Orua Sea Cave where you will be taken INSIDE the cave and hear the amazing acoustics when we play music. See inside the old volcano. You will stop for a short snorkel/swim if desired. All snorkeling gear supplied. (All subject to conditions on the day).


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Boat Tour

Exclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs as jackets & lap sitting is NOT possible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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