If you looking for things to do in Whitianga, you cant go past the Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Operating all year round this is the best way to explore Cathedral Cove and the Marine Reserve. Make the most of your Whitianga scenic cruise by hopping on the Glass Bottom Boat. Departing daily from the Whitianga wharf, explore the breath taking volcanic coastline, including the world famous Cathedral Cove.
Overseas visitors and kiwis alike are discovering the adventure of our unique boat tour operating within the Cathedral Cove marine reserve on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, at Hahei, only 10 minutes drive from Hot Water Beach. The Hahei Explorer is the original Cathedral Cove boat tour to Hahei's marine reserve, stunning volcanic coastline and magnificent sea caves.
Join us, get up and close and discover the magic of paddling this amazing place Our trips cover what we believe to be the most spectacular stretch of coast on the Coromandel Peninsula, if not New Zealand. Kayaking is backpacking on the sea. No rush, no noise, just you and nature at its best.
Epic is about exposing the best skippers from the best fishing locations in New Zealand, to the world. We’re about a sense of pride and professionalism and an unmistakable passion for fishing adventures. Epic is synonymous with fishing sustainability and respect to the health of our fisheries. We’re about a team dedicated to sharing some of the most enthralling fishing experiences on the planet, all backed up by the friendly service of a family run, NZ home brewed fishing charter company.
Visit Cathedral Cove and the islands in the Marine Reserve, then explore the spectacular volcanic coastline with its huge sea caves and blowholes... like Orua Cave, one of New Zealand’s largest. Snorkel the Marine Reserve. Experience the great scenery on this spectacular cruise.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in and around Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, New Zealand, at its best. The PADI Dive Centre at Beautiful Hahei Beach. Situated at the base of Cathedral Cove and only 5 minutes to Hot Water Beach, Hahei offers snorkeling trips both within the stunning Marine Reserve plus the outer islands, pinnacles and volcanic coastline outside of the Marine Reserve boundaries.
The Driving Creek Railway climbs 2.7km from the Base Station at 55 metres above sea level to EyeFull Tower at 167 metres above sea level, a total climb of 115 metres. With an average gradient of 1-in-24.1 (1 vertical metre for every 24.1 metre of length) the Driving Creek Railway is New Zealand’s steepest railway. Unlike most other tourist railways, this railway is newly built rather than being an old line that has been restored. It is New Zealand’s only narrow-gauge mountain railway.
Not just the best canyoning trip in New Zealand, but the best 'true adventure' experience in the country! The Canyonz expertise and enthusiasm for outdoor adventure they will guarantee your experience is positively mind blowing. Canyonz is ranked one of New Zealand's top activities on Tripadvisor and has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence 3 years running.
Combat Zone’s "Bush Battles" paintball field is situated across the river in a portion of our forestry block with regenerating native bush and plenty of hiding places, tracks, and even a natural “trench”. Our "Trench Warfare" course is by far the most popular, covering an area about the size of 1 and a half rugby fields with trenches zig zagging along both sides. Paintball is just part of the Combat Zone experience, we offer 9 great Kiwi fun activities all in one location!
FlyStark is committed to giving you a lifetime experience that you can choose from one of our package tours, or FlyStark to your own destination. We have modern aircraft, our pilots are experienced, our engineers are the best and the FlyStark people love getting out of bed each day to show off beautiful New Zealand.
Situated on the pristine east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, Pauanui Beach is the perfect location to experience the thrill surfing has to offer in a fun, safe and controlled environment. We welcome Children, Adults, Residents, Tourists and Corporate Groups and guarantee to provide a safe and enjoyable lesson for any standard of surfer. Our professional service and easy to follow teaching style will provide you with the ultimate surfing experience!
For a unique and relaxing experience, visit New Zealand’s luxury Thermal Springs & Day Spa. Located in Whitianga, New Zealands "Thermal Ocean Village". Forget the real world for a day and come relax, rejuvenate and let yourself be pampered in style. Discover a special paradise of therapeutic natural thermal spring pools with poolside service. Enjoy delicious Pacifica cuisine at our onsite Restaurant, and pamper yourself with massage therapies & beauty treatments at The Lost Spring Day Spa. Relax and enjoy.