Explore Whitianga and the Coromandel
When planning your trip to Whitianga, there are plenty of local activities to experience alongside your open boat cruise with Cave Cruzer.
At Hot Water Beach, you can dig your own hot pool around two hours either side of low tide. The Lost Spring offers geothermal pools and waterfalls set among native bush, while short bush tracks around Mercury Bay provide scenic viewpoints without a long tramp.
From Whitianga Wharf, the passenger ferry crosses to Ferry Landing, home to the oldest stone wharf in Australasia. A short walk from there leads to Front Beach and Flaxmill Bay, and bike hire opens up Cooks Beach and beyond.
Cave Cruzer is a boat tour operator based at Whitianga Wharf, New Zealand, providing small-group scenic and thrill boat trips to Cathedral Cove and coastal sights around Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Hours of Operation
Seasonal Operation. Check online availability. Peak hours on the water, 7 Days 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Local Attractions & Dining
For family entertainment, Combat Zone Whitianga features outdoor laser tag, archery and paintball target shooting. Discover local history at the Mercury Bay Museum, which includes exhibits on Polynesian navigator Kupe, shipwrecks and kauri timber.
When you need a meal, Espy Cafe and Harbour House Cafe are both great spots for coffee, breakfast or lunch, with Espy Cafe offering a spacious deck overlooking the wharf. For lunch, dinner or a drink, Grace O'Malley's Irish Inn, Buffalo Beach Club and Stoked Public House are all popular choices, each with fantastic views and just a short walk from the Whitianga Wharf. We recommend checking them out during your stay.
When you need a meal, Espy Cafe and Harbour House Cafe are both great spots for coffee, breakfast or lunch, with Espy Cafe offering a spacious deck overlooking the wharf. For lunch, dinner or a drink, Grace O'Malley's Irish Inn, Buffalo Beach Club and Stoked Public House are all popular choices, each with fantastic views and just a short walk from the Whitianga Wharf. We recommend checking them out during your stay.