ABOUT US
We’ve been proudly running our family-owned business here in Whitianga since 2010.
When you love what you do as much as we do, aiming for excellence becomes second nature. At Ocean Leopard Tours, we’re always refining our cruises to deliver what we believe is the best Cathedral Cove scenic tour experience in the region.
We live in beautiful Cooks Beach with our young family and our little border terrier, Luna. We love living here and take a lot of joy from belonging to such a close knit community.
Justin’s ties to this coastline run deep. He grew up holidaying in Hahei with his parents, continuing a tradition they’d enjoyed as children themselves. Those summers sparked his lifelong love for the ocean and this incredible stretch of coast — a love that we now get to share with every guest who steps aboard Ocean Leopard.
The way we see it, running tours isn’t just about showing you the sights; it’s about welcoming you into a place that holds generations of memories, and helping you create unforgettable ones of your own.
- Highly ranked on TripAdvisor every year since 2011
- “Highly recommended” by Lonely Planet Guide
- Winner of Destination Coromandel’s Service Excellence Award
- Proud holders of a Department of Conservation Mammal watching permit
- As an owner operated business we take a lot of pride in what we do. We strive to deliver the best boat trip in Whitianga.
Ocean Leopard Tours is proud to be a Department of Conservation Marine Mammal Permit holder. This means we meet strict standards for responsible wildlife viewing, ensuring dolphins, seals, and other marine life are protected while you enjoy unforgettable encounters along our coast.
At Ocean Leopard we are staunch follows the Tiaki Promise — a commitment to care for New Zealand, its people, and its culture. By embracing the Tiaki principles, we help protect our land, sea, and wildlife so future generations can experience the Coromandel coast as we do today.
Our business operates under strict Maritime New Zealand requirements, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance on every trip. From vessel maintenance to crew training, we meet all regulatory obligations so you can relax and enjoy the coast with confidence.
Ocean Leopard Tours is committed to sustainable tourism in Aotearoa. We offset our carbon footprint by planting native trees annually and discourage the use of single use plastics. We kindly ask that passengers take all rubbish away with them after their tour.