



by Hahei Explorer Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$290This boat tour begins at Hahei Beach where passengers board a small vessel designed for a group of up to ten. The trip lasts about one hour and covers coastal islands within the marine reserve, reefs, large sea caves, and bays around the area. The boat approaches the world-famous Cathedral Cove, allowing views of its volcanic rock formations and surrounding cliffs from the water. The guide provides a relaxed commentary throughout the tour. Passengers stay on board at Cathedral Cove as landing is not permitted. The tour includes stops to see notable sea caves such as the Orua cave along the Hahei coastline. Marine wildlife can be observed near the boat during the journey. The trip departs from and returns to Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. Lifejackets and dry bags are provided for all passengers. Bottled water and snacks are not included and should be brought separately if needed.
Cathedral Cove from the water
The boat approaches the world-famous Cathedral Cove, allowing passengers to view coastal scenery, including ignimbrite sea caves and cliffs. Passengers remain on the boat and do not disembark here.
15 min
Cathedral Cove Walk
Cathedral Cove is approximately a 5-minute boat ride from Hahei Beach, the departure point for the tour.
5 min
Sea caves along Hahei coastline
The tour visits large sea caves along the coastline, including the notable Orua sea cave, spending around 10 minutes in this area.
10 min
Marine life observation
Passengers can observe marine wildlife close to the boat during a 15-minute segment of the tour using small group vessels.
15 min
Hahei
The tour departs from and returns to Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, with about 10 minutes allocated for embarking and disembarking.
10 min
Check in for the tour is 20 minutes prior to your departure time at the south end of Hahei Beach. Park at the free day parking area on the grass down Wigmore Crescent, from here walk to the end of Wigmore Crescent (2 mins) and down the beach access-way. Look out for our white gazebo.
End point
Check in for the tour is 20 minutes prior to your departure time at the south end of Hahei Beach. Park at the free day parking area on the grass down Wigmore Crescent, from here walk to the end of Wigmore Crescent (2 mins) and down the beach access-way. Look out for our white gazebo.




by Hahei Explorer Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$290This boat tour begins at Hahei Beach where passengers board a small vessel designed for a group of up to ten. The trip lasts about one hour and covers coastal islands within the marine reserve, reefs, large sea caves, and bays around the area. The boat approaches the world-famous Cathedral Cove, allowing views of its volcanic rock formations and surrounding cliffs from the water. The guide provides a relaxed commentary throughout the tour. Passengers stay on board at Cathedral Cove as landing is not permitted. The tour includes stops to see notable sea caves such as the Orua cave along the Hahei coastline. Marine wildlife can be observed near the boat during the journey. The trip departs from and returns to Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. Lifejackets and dry bags are provided for all passengers. Bottled water and snacks are not included and should be brought separately if needed.
Cathedral Cove from the water
The boat approaches the world-famous Cathedral Cove, allowing passengers to view coastal scenery, including ignimbrite sea caves and cliffs. Passengers remain on the boat and do not disembark here.
15 min
Cathedral Cove Walk
Cathedral Cove is approximately a 5-minute boat ride from Hahei Beach, the departure point for the tour.
5 min
Sea caves along Hahei coastline
The tour visits large sea caves along the coastline, including the notable Orua sea cave, spending around 10 minutes in this area.
10 min
Marine life observation
Passengers can observe marine wildlife close to the boat during a 15-minute segment of the tour using small group vessels.
15 min
Hahei
The tour departs from and returns to Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, with about 10 minutes allocated for embarking and disembarking.
10 min
Check in for the tour is 20 minutes prior to your departure time at the south end of Hahei Beach. Park at the free day parking area on the grass down Wigmore Crescent, from here walk to the end of Wigmore Crescent (2 mins) and down the beach access-way. Look out for our white gazebo.
End point
Check in for the tour is 20 minutes prior to your departure time at the south end of Hahei Beach. Park at the free day parking area on the grass down Wigmore Crescent, from here walk to the end of Wigmore Crescent (2 mins) and down the beach access-way. Look out for our white gazebo.