Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small Group Tour from Auckland

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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small Group Tour from Auckland — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cathedral Cove — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your day will begin with a pick up from your central Auckland hotel, then relax in the air-conditioned minivan for the scenic 2 hour drive through the countryside to the small Coromandel town of Tairua. We will stop to use the bathrooms and take a picture of Mt Paku - an extinct volcano.

Next, take a 30 minute guided walk through the forest and along the coast to the magnificent Cathedral Cove. Spend at least 30 minutes enjoying the white sand beach, clear water, and iconic arch made famous by the Narnia films.

Lunch will be from a local café at Hot Water Beach or Hahei (own expense).

After lunch, spend some time dipping your toes in the unique natural hot springs at Hot Water Beach (schedule is tide dependent).

Take an optional 15 minute guided hike to the summit of Mt. Paku - a small extinct volcano with amazing views of the coastline - or stop instead for ice creams (try famous NZ Real Fruit ice cream!)

Drive back to Auckland for your hotel drop-off in time for dinner.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Voltours Limited

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
Included: Stop for lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Hot Water Beach

30 min

Dip your feet in the natural hot spring water that comes out onto the beach.
Cathedral Cove Walk

2 hours Admission included

After an easy 30 minute walk, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Cathedral Cove: white cliffs, off-shore islands, and soft sand, plus the iconic arch itself.
Mount Paku

30 min

Take a short hike to the top of an extinct volcano. Enjoy the magnificent views from the top, including beaches, luxury holiday spots, and offshore islands.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there

We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time

End point

If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there

We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time