Tohoraata is a genus of eomysticetid baleen whale from the Late Oligocene (Chattian) of New Zealand.

The type species, T. raekohao, is based on OU 22178, a partial skull associated with a thoracic vertebra and five ribs, collected from the Maerewhenua Member of the Otekaike Limestone.

On the other hand, T. waitakiensis, is known from OMC GL 402, a partial skull and five neck vertebrae collected in the Kokoamu Greensand.

It was originally described as a species of Mauicetus,[2] but was eventually recognized as more primitive than the type species of Mauicetus, being closely related to Eomysticetus and Yamatocetus.

[3] Tohoraata is distinct from all eomysticetid taxa, including Tokarahia, in having a posterolaterally directed exoccipital.