Glass Bottom Boat Commitment to Conservation
Conservation, education, and acting as kaitiaki for our incredible backyard are at the heart of the Glass Bottom Boat.
When conversations began with the Destination Hauraki Coromandel team, the idea of a project we could truly get behind started to take shape.
In the end, a pest control and native planting initiative was chosen as the best way to deliver real, long-term conservation results.
Even before the project was finalised, we ran with the idea, collecting donations from our guests with the promise of matching every contribution.
So far, the Glass Bottom Boat has donated 169 native plants to Mautohe Cathedral Cove and $169 towards predator trapping. These plants have offset 37.35 tonnes of carbon emissions.
In August, we helped plant 296 native plants along the Mautohe Cathedral Cove walking track — a special place where we work, and where our families, friends and visitors also spend time. There is something deeply rewarding about watching new life take root in a place we are so connected to.
By sharing our passion, we hope to inspire future generations to get involved in conservation efforts. This will help ensure these places remain protected, continue to thrive, and can be enjoyed for years to come.
To date, 1,473 trees have been donated across all project sites – a collective effort the Coromandel can be proud of.
It’s a reminder that when our community comes together, even small actions can create a lasting impact on the places we love most.
In Hauraki Coromandel, caring for the environment is part of our DNA.
People come here for our diverse landscapes and the deep sense of connection that makes this place good for your soul.
But that feeling only exists because the environment that inspires it is cared for.
GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL – Kaitiaki turns that care into action, protecting both people and place through real conservation efforts.
By planting native trees and supporting predator control, visitors, locals and businesses all help safeguard the biodiversity that defines the region. In doing so, they ensure that the essence of Hauraki Coromandel – its flora, fauna, and natural spirit – continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come.
By Destination Hauraki Coromandel
How can you support the project?
If you’d like to donate a tree and help the Mautohe native tree project thrive, visit the Destination Hauraki Coromandel website
Words by Caitie Mora
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