The original Cathedral Cove boat tour to Hahei's marine reserve and magnificient volcanic coastline, departs 10 minutes from Hotwater Beach.

THIS KIWI FAVOURITE WILL BE THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR HOLIDAY!

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 Hotwater Beach.

The Hahei Explorer (established in 1992) is a state-of the-art rigid hull inflatable boat.

The Explorer trip is an hour long, travels up to 14kms, and takes the visitor into coastal Islands of the marine reserve, reefs, massive sea caves and bays, including the world famous Cathedral Cove. The magnificence of this natural Volcanic scenery is legendary and the approach by sea, combined with an insightful yet relaxed commentary further enhances the experience

Marine life is all around and can be experienced close up because the boat is right in amongst the natural scenery. Smell the seaweed, watch gannets dive headlong around the islands, reach and touch the rainbow coloured rock formations and hear stories of Maori encampments!

Marine mammals

Blowhole inside

Amazing bird life

One of the leading attractions of this extraordinary volcanic coastline is, when the tide is right, the tour visits an awesome blowhole, venturing through a sea cave underground into a gigantic rock cylinder 80 feet high - Truly a magical place!

Seating only eight passengers, this personalised trip caters for all age groups. Photographic opportunities abound so bring your camera. Dry bags and life jackets provided.

Cathedral Cove is a magical place for a beach wedding.

The Hahei Explorer provides a sea taxi service for your wedding party between Hahei beach and Cathedral Cove. We have a Department of conservation concession to land at Cathedral Cove.

Click here to visit the Hahei website