Coromandel Tours & Activities

The Coromandel Peninsula is famous for white cliffs, pristine beaches and the natural rock archway at Cathedral Cove, with Whitianga, Hahei and Tairua all serving as launch points for the water. Our Coromandel tours and activities cover Cathedral Cove boat tours and kayaking, island nature reserve cruises and day trips from Auckland.

Cathedral Cove by Boat from Whitianga

The Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour departs Whitianga Wharf for a two hour cruise past hidden coves and dramatic rock formations to the famous archway made known by its appearance in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Cathedral Cove by Kayak from Hahei

The Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour launches from Hahei Beach and paddles through the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve and its sea caves, finishing with refreshments on the beach at Cathedral Cove itself.

Island Nature Reserve Cruises from Tairua

The Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve Boat Tour reaches the Vanishing Volcanoes, a chain of rhyolite domes protected as one of New Zealand's finest marine environments, with whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles all possible sightings, and the Coastal and Island Classic Boat Tour covers volcanic islands, sea caves and sheltered beaches closer to Tairua in ninety minutes.

Day Trips from Auckland

The Coromandel Day Tour brings Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach within reach of an Auckland base, and the Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland pairs a Waikato movie set visit with the same wider North Island itinerary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I land at Cathedral Cove on a boat tour? No, the Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour views the archway from the water, while the Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour paddles in and finishes on the beach itself.

Where do the Coromandel boat tours depart from? The Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour departs Whitianga Wharf, while the Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve Boat Tour and Coastal and Island Classic Boat Tour both depart Tairua Marina.

What wildlife might I see on a Coromandel boat tour? Dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds are regularly spotted, with whales, sharks and turtles also possible around the Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve.

Is the Cathedral Cove kayak tour suitable for beginners? Yes, the Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour is a guided, relaxed paddle in double kayaks suitable for participants from age five with moderate fitness.

Can I visit the Coromandel as a day trip from Auckland? Yes, the Coromandel Day Tour covers Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, and the Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland combines a movie set visit with the wider region.