Coromandel Day Trip (Cathedral Cove And Hot Water Beach) - Auckland
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Key Details
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- Hotel pickup Available
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- Duration: 11 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
6:30 AM Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Departure Details :
Sky Tower, Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from Central City Hotels/Backpackers/Apartments etc.
The pick up times vary.. read more -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
The Coromandel is a real Bucket List NZ destination!
This Day Trip includes The classic must do's of Cathedral Cove/Narnia and Hot water beach.
We give you 2 hours at Cathedral Cove, (time to explore, relax and swim if you choose)
We alter our itinerary daily so you'll be at Hot water beach as close to low tide as possible.
We provide shovels and help you to find the good places to dig your own natural spa.
We also include the Mount Paku summit climb which larger tours can't access, and is a real favorite.
Our day trips are small groups. (8 Max) plus a friendly guide to show you around. We go at a slow pace, and include time for lunch, so you can really enjoy, and soak up this beautiful part of the world. After a long day of epic views, and beautiful beaches we are sure you'll have a great night's sleep. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience!
Know More about this tour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sky tower
Morning Pick Up from Sky tower or Central City Hotel/Backpackers
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Coromandel Forest Park
Enjoy the drive, that takes you over the Coromandel Ranges to the eastern side of the Peninsula. This rugged mountain range is covered in beautiful native forests, and you'll see an abundance of native ferns and palms and other trees as you wind through the Mountains.
Stop At: Hot water beach
Check out these stunning natural hot springs that come up onto the beach and can only be accessed at low tide.
Remember to bring swimwear and a towel if you want to have a dip.
We'll provide shovels so you can dig your own natural spa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedral Cove Walk
Your guide will drop you at the start of the Cathedral Cove walk.
This coastal track is about a 30-40 minute walk each way, and has some ups and downs in both directions. The walk will take you through ferns and forests and offer some stellar coastal views.
The beach at the end of the walk is beautiful and used as a scene in the Narnia Films. You're welcome to have a swim if you wish.
You'll have time to swim/relax/explore at the beach before starting the walk back.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Paku
A short steep climb to the summit of Mount Paku. This walk offers great views 360 degree views over Tairua, Pauanui and Slipper Island. And a chance to stretch the legs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sky tower
Drop Off back in Auckland Central or at Hotel
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
Pickup and drop-off from central Auckland Accom
Kiwi guide
Visit to Cathedral Cove
Visit to Hot Water Beach
Mount Paku Summit
Use of Shovels
Entry/Admission - Hot Water Beach
Entry/Admission - Cathedral Cove Walk
Exclusions
Food and drinks, but great local breweries/cafes may be visited along the way
Entry/Admission - Sky Tower
Entry/Admission - Sky Tower
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to go ahead.
A maximum of 10 people per tour
Very occasionally tide times will mean the tour cannot access the springs at Hot Water Beach, but mostly we can adjust the tour to suit.
We will message you the itinerary the day before your tour with the exact pickup time. Please log into your booking to see this message.
Guests are welcome to bring a packed lunch however the cafe offers great options.
Comfortable clothing and footwear, swimwear and a towel are recommended.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Traveler Reviews
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Great organised tour! The your guide was friendly and informative. The activities for the day were well planned out with enough time to spend at each locations.
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Get ready to experience something unique. Dig your own hot pool on the beach! See the Narina teleport cave and enjoy walks in nature. Great experience, Clay our van driver and our guide was pleasant and enhanced the experience.
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We had a fantastic day together with our energetic driver and guide, George, as well as the group of much younger people (Sandra from Germany, Allison from USA, Bettina from France and Charles from USA.
George took us to the "Hot Water Beach". Unfortunately, a lot of people were already there and the conditions to find the hot water springs were difficult. People had to dig very deep holes to get to the - in some places - very hot water. But we had a nice dip in the water.
Next stop was the "Cathedral Cove" and a beautiful beach. The hike down and up again was a bit strenuous mainly due to the heat (remember to bring water). If you have time, remember to do the "detour" to the look-out point above the Cathedral Cove.
Then it was time for lunch: A couple of sandwiches and a drink to take-away and enjoy at yet another beautiful beach in Hahei.
After lunch we drove to a "secret" beach called "Sailors Grave" or "Te Karo Bay" - absolutely beautiful, and none of us were willing to leave this spot, which we had all by ourselves.
We enjoyed the trip (despite the fact that we were twice the age of the companions). Thanks to George for a wonderful day out of Auckland. -
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This is a great day trip from Auckland to see so much of the Coromandel Peninsula, and the stunning Cathedral Cove. Our guide Jojo was so welcoming and professional providing information throughout as well as some recommendations for when we returned to Auckland. All in all an amazing day!
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We had a really good day with Sue. The trip was very nice and talk us about lots of tips in New Zealand.
The views were espectacular and had free time to spend in the beaches.
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Very good trip. Rachel was very informative and fun. Not for people who can not hike very steep stairs
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I had the best time with Rach (our tour guide/driver)! Our day began and ended with a rainbow ... that pretty much sums up how magical the day was. It was a stunning ride in a comfortable van - Rach shared interesting stories and history as we cruised through green like I have never seen before. Hot Water Beach is so amazing - and even on a misty day as we had, the hot springs are so comfortable it really didn't matter that the skies were overcast! And Cathedral Cove was such a sacred and peaceful place. It was the highlight of my month in New Zealand. Rach brought us up a short hike with magnificent views for our picnic lunch to end the tour - just spectacular!
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Our entire family of five enjoyed this tour. The views and experiences were wonderful. The hot water beach, in particular, was a truly unforgettable experience. Sue, our guide was great. She was energetic, informative, friendly and accommodating. The entire day, including lunch, was worth the bus time. I'm really glad we did this.
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Fantastic tour by JoJo! Very informative about the area and knew exactly where to find the hot spot at Hot Water Beach. Highly recommend taking a day tour and visit some gorgeous areas of New Zealand!
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Clay was our host to the beautiful Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. This is a must do! A long walk through the lush woods of NZ I found the secluded hidden gem to be magical and most worthwhile. Be warned to wear comfortable shoes!!! Please do not miss this and could not have asked for a better host. He was fun informative and positive!
