What to see and do during our trips

Come and explore the wonderful marine wildlife on our unique ECO adventure. Enjoy the glass bottom viewing of "Te Whanganui A Hei" Marine reserve. Snorkel the marine reserve with all equipment, including wet suits, supplied free.

TE WHANGANUI A HEI Marine reserve

This is the first marine reserve established on the Coromandel Peninsula and is officially named Te Whanganui A Hei: (Cathedral Cove).

Snorkelling trail: A snorkeling trail has been set up at the marine reserve to encourage swimmers to explore the marine life. The snorkelling opportunities in Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve are outstanding, especially at Gemstone Bay and the western side of Mahurangi Island.

Four marker buoys with information panels depicting which species inhabit each area are anchored from 50 to 165 metres offshore. For example at buoy three, snorkellers can expect to see marblefish, butterfish & red moki hiding in a seaweed city.

Enjoy spectacular scenery including the world famous Cathedral Cove & Orua Cave. Full commen-tary enriched with history & culture from the beginning of time.

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