Daily boat tours leaving from Tairua and Pauanui, Coromandel
A wealth of marine life, stunning volcanic rock formations, and vibrant birdlife await your discovery in this breathtaking Coromandel scenery.
Led by knowledgeable and passionate locals, our ocean tours are guided by professional watermen who know the area inside out.
Our tours are for the whole family.
Coromandel Boat Tours
Coromandel Ocean Adventures provide several 90 minute scenic boat tours each day, departing from Tairua and Pauanui.
ALDERMEN ISLANDS / RUAMAAHU
Also known as the Vanishing Volcanoes, this unique island chain consists of amazing ryolite domes, sweeping cliff faces stretching hundreds of metres vertically into the air, and is littered with endemic flora and fauna not found anywhere on the mainland. Adding to the mystique of this magical place is the marine life commonly seen in the area. Regarded as one of Aotearoa’s finest diving locations, you never know what you might see on one of our tours. Sightings may include whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and all manner of seabirds. Duration: 2 Hours (approx).
COASTAL & ISLAND CLASSIC
The 90 minute coastal and island classic is our renowned everyday trip. We visit awesome coastal beaches, sheltered bays, volcanic islands with amazing rock and cave formations, and cover some very interesting history along the way. Wildlife may include birds such as little blue penguin, fluttering shearwater, diving petrel, shags and gannets. Bountiful schools of kahawai, blue mao mao, and sometimes tuna are often seen, so keep those eyes peeled! For the lucky ones dolphins, whales, or seals may be on our journeys path!
SUNDOWNER HARBOUR CRUISE
This is a leisurely cruise around our beautiful harbour. We have no particular destination in mind, but the music will be relaxing, and the drinks cold. See out the day in style, join us on our beautiful vessel for an enjoyable hour. The minimum number of participants for this trip to run is 4. Duration: 1 Hours (approx).
Shuttles & Private Boat Tours
After something a bit more personal? Need a ride home? The ocean is your oyster. Perfect if you’ve got a large family or small group. We can help with a journey plan or leave it toally up to you.
Slipper Island Water Taxi
2 miles off the coast, about 15 minutes by boat from Tairua Marina. Slipper Island has a great campground. We offer a shuttle service there, pick-up and drop-off.
Also available
- Snorkeling at Aldermen Islands
- Cathedral Cove Boat Trips upon request
Important Information
The route of our tours varies with the ever changing sea conditions, so no two tours are the same! Operating around the low tide can be tricky for us, so keep your phone close, as we may alter the trip time by an hour or two. We are also a weather dependent service, and your safety and comfort is our priority. If we decide conditions are not suitable we will contact you ASAP with a few options. This may be a refund, voucher, rescheduling of the booking, or an alternative tour.
