Where to Stay near Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

Plan a weekend to New Zealand and a ventured to the Coromandel Peninsula to check out Hot Water Beach, and while you are in the area why not decided to also walk to Cathedral Cove.

Have in mind to have a 4 am wake-up call (to make the low tide at the Hot Water Beach) we are glad that we Deside to have energy to walk to Cathedral Cove – it was awesome and we think of it as one of the best beaches in New Zealand!

In this blog, I will share with you everything you need to know about the walk visit to Cathedral Cove based on my own personal experience!

Here is what you need to know about Cathedral Cove, New Zealand including info on the walk to Cathedral Cove, parking, & how to avoid crowds!

The best things to do in New Zealand is the Cathedral Cove is a famous cave/rock formation on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is located right on the edge of an ocean-side bay and has been carved by the rough sea. A visit to Cathedral Cove is considered one of first thing to do in New Zealand.

Complete Guide to Visiting Cathedral Cove, New Zealand

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• Distance: 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) one way
• Time needed: 1.5 hours return (without time at Cathedral Cove)
• Track difficulty: Easy track on paved pathway

Here’s everything you need to know about the walk to Cathedral Cove including the best places to visit along the way!

While visiting Cathedral Cove is the main attraction, half of the fun is the walk to Cathedral Cove. This beautiful trail follows the rocky coastline and passes a few other beautiful bays and stunning lookouts.

How long does the walk to Cathedral Cove take?

The start of the walk to Cathedral Cove (this is in the parking lot.)

Without stopping, it takes just under an hour to walk the 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) to Cathedral Cove from the top parking lot (that’s closed for parking, more info on that below).

There are a few sets of stairs to and from the water at Cathedral Cove. The walk to Cathedral Cove is pretty easy in my opinion. The trail is 

The trail is paved the entire way so the path is flat and there are no hazards on the trail.

The only hard part of the trail is at the halfway point and here you’ll need to climb a small hill. 

Guided Tour to Cathedral Cove

•  day tour trip from Auckland 
•  Catherdal Cove, Cooks Blowhole
• ¿Whale Cave via speed boat.

This are some area you can explore at Cathedral Cove in one Day trip..

With a Bigger budget you can do more fun tour options you can pick from that will make visiting Cathedral Cove a bit more eventful. 

Useful tips to know visiting Cathedral Cove

1. Go early in the morning – Cathedral Cove is very busy in the afternoon.
2. Where to Stay near Cathedral Cove.
3. Food is limited in the town of Hahei Bring something to eat if you arrive before restaurants open at 9 am.

•  Pack plenty of water – there are no drinking taps along the way to Cathedral Cove so ensure you bring enough water for the walk there and back. I would recommend at least 1.5 liters per person on a hot day.

• Plan your visit according to the tide – The best time to visit Cathedral Cove is when it is between low and high tide. At high tide, it is not possible to walk into the cove, and at low tide, the water is way out and makes for worse pictures.

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