Tour Tahi - Island Crossing

Go beyond the surf on a low tide crossing to Hauturu. Our guided tours share and protect the island’s ecosystem, culture, and heritage by keeping you on track. 

  • Begin on New Zealand’s top-voted beach, Whangamatā

  • Beach Hop from Whangamatā to Hauturu, prepare to get wet!

  • Climb nature’s staircase for sweeping views of the Coromandel Peninsula

  • Walk the ecology track and help keep the islands predator-free

  • Hear stories of Whangamatā’s ancient origins and contribute to its future

With every visit, protection of the islands will grow in step with the cultural shift towards active experiences, deeper connections with nature, and moments worth sharing. 

So stretch your legs and step into a world away from your everyday.

Low tide eco tour

Whangamatā Island Tours, dawn crossing karakia

Island Crossing tour times will change every day according to low tide times. Check the tour schedule to book ahead

Island Crossing tour times will change every day according to low tide times. Check the tour schedule to book ahead

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Island Crossing tour times will change every day according to low tide times. Check the tour schedule to book ahead Island Crossing tour times will change every day according to low tide times. Check the tour schedule to book ahead 〰️

  • To help protect the island biodiversity, you will be asked to double-check your footwear and gear are clean and free of dirt and seeds. No food is to be brought onto the islands. Smoking is not permitted on the islands. 

  • Children must be 9 years old and up. Children 9 - 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

  • A moderate level of fitness is required to complete this 3 kilometre walk within 2-hours, through ocean and forest, including:

    • Wading through open water for 300 metres each way. Water may reach over your waist at times.

    • Climbing up and down a steep 50 metre bush track over rocks and roots

    • Walking a bush trail (used for monitoring native wildlife)

    Being agile and active will help. This tour is not a fast paced walk, but you need to be able to support your own weight at all times and walk up and downhill comfortably, with some big steps over uneven surfaces.

  • Closed shoes are compulsory for the island walk. The low tide crossing is done barefoot.

    Water bottle, sun hat, and rain jacket  are recommended.

    Please remember to pack a towel and a change of clothes for after the tour.

    Most people enjoy a swim and you should be prepared to get wet above the waist during the crossings.

  • Tour Tahi - Island Crossing takes 2 hours. Allow 2 ½ hours for the full experience. You will need to check-in 15 minutes before the start time.