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A 2-hour trip in a boat that has a glass bottom so that you can see the marine life. It visits Shakespeare Cliff, Cooks Beach, Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve (Cathedral Cove, Champagne Bay, Orua Sea Cave, Gemstone Bay). In summer you can go snorkeling for 15 minutes.
The HMS Buffalo wrecked near here in 1840. Remains of the ship still lie underwater in the bay.
Local history from early explorer Kupe, to later explorer Capt Cook, and onwards, also natural history.
A 3-km white sand beach suitable for swimming.
A short track leads to a viewing point and a memorial to the visit of Captain Cook and HMS Endeavour in 1769. A track leads down to Lonely Bay.
Day spa, geothermal pools and restaurant.