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Coromandel Day Trip (Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach)

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Hike the coastal track into Narnia/Cathedral Cove. Dig your own toasty spa in the natural springs at Hot Water Beach. Summit Mount Paku for amazing views. The Coromandel Day Trip is one to remember.

Hike the coastal track into Narnia/Cathedral Cove. Dig your own toasty spa in the natural springs at Hot Water Beach. Summit Mount Paku for amazing views. The Coromandel Day Trip is one to remember.

Highlights

  • Spend your day exploring the wild and beautiful Coromandel.
  • Hike the coastal track into the majestic Cathedral Cove. Option to swim in this beautiful beach. (Must be able to walk for 2 hours)
  • Dig your own spa in the natural springs at Hot Water Beach
  • Summit Mount Paku for amazing views.
  • Visit one of the local cafes or breweries for lunch (Not Included)

Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as we travel through the country and watch the sun rise over rural New Zealand.

The early start allows us to stop for a coffee, and still arrive in the Coromandel with the day to explore.

The tour varies, as we have to be at Hot Water Beach for low tide, but a typical day is as per the itinerary below.

After an epic day of hiking, swimming and spa-ing, with stunning beaches and views all day long, we are sure you'll sleep well.

Itinerary

  • 6.30am - 7.00am: Pick ups from Central Auckland
  • 7.00am - 9.00am: Drive to Tairua, with one Coffee Stop / Toilet Break
  • 9.00am -10.00am: Summit Mount Paku for awesome views. (About a 20 minute climb up)
  • 10.30am - 1.00pm: Hike the coastal track into the majestic Cathedral Cove, swim, sunbathe or just relax and take photos in this beautiful bay
  • 1.00pm -2.00pm: Lunch stop at one of the local cafes in the area. Options range from $12 - $25. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch
  • 2.00pm - 3.30pm: Dig your own Spa at the natural springs at Hot Water Beach.(Once in a life time opportunity and epic bucket list experience)
  • 3.30pm - 6.30pm: Return to Auckland, arriving back in Auckland in time for dinner
Per person $249.00

What's included

  • Pick up and Drop off from Central Auckland
  • Kiwi Guide
  • 2 Hours at Cathedral Cove. This allows enough time to do the 40min walk each way and have time to swim at take photos at the beach.
  • Visit to Hot Water Beach. We provide shovels so you can dig your own spa.
  • Visit to Mount Paku

Duration

  • Allow approximately 11 hours for the whole experience

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • We do not have car seat facilities, so children must be old enough to wear seatbelts.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Location: We pick you up from your Central Auckland Accommodation, please state your pickup address as you proceed through checkout.
  • Tours most suitable for ages 18-60. All ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Lunch not included. Day Trip involves walking and stairs, so a decent level of fitness is required. 4 Pax minimum required for tour to take place.
Available Bookings from 17 Dec to 30 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Sabine Spilles from Germany wrote on 01 February 2019

Ein unglaublich schöner Tag

Sue war unsere Begleitung, fachkundig, offen und zuvorkommend! Eine wunderbare Person! Die Truppe war nett und das Wetter hat gepasst! Es war bisher der schönste Trip, besonders Cathedral Cove ist ein Traum!!! Unbedingt ist Kiwi Day Tours weiter zu empfehlen!!!!

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Luise Rothmann from Germany wrote on 23 May 2018

Großartiger Tag

Der Ausflug nach Coromandel war einfach fantastisch! Alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend wurden angefahren, trotzdem saß man nicht zu viel im Auto und hatte genügend Zeit alle Orte in Ruhe zu besuchen. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, die Bedürfnisse aller wurden berücksichtigt und man hatte nie das Gefühl, etwas zu vermissen. Auch unser Guide Clay war ein total gelassener cooler Typ, mit dem wir viel Spaß hatten. Vielen Dank für diese Erfahrung!

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Lara Schaefer from Germany wrote on 23 May 2018

Wundervoller Tag

Im Großen und Ganzen ein gelungener Tag. Wir waren nur 5 Personen, was sich als sehr angenehm herausstellte. Unser Tourguide Clay war sehr freundlich und unterhaltsam. Das buddeln am Strand war anstrengenden, aber hat sich gelohnt! Dieser Trip ist eine Erfahrung für's Leben. Nur zu empfehlen!

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Matthias from Austria wrote on 03 February 2018

Sehr coole Tour!

Unser Fahrer "Bones" war top. Er hat auf der Strecke sehr viel erzählt von den einzelnen Gebieten und Landschaften. Auch die drei Spots waren wirklich sehenswert. Einziges Manko war, dass es keine inkludierte Verpflegung gab, wobei im Restaurant der Burger wirklich sehr gut war.

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Dela from Germany wrote on 02 January 2018

Coromandel in einem Tag

Schöne kleine Gruppe. Clay, unser Reiseführer für den Tag, hat wirklich alles getan um uns das beste von Coromandel zu zeigen. Wir bekamen sogar noch einen Tag vorher eine Email mit den genauen Zeiten damit wir auch bei Ebbe an den Hot Water Beach sein konnten. Clay war super nett und man konnte sich gut mit im unterhalten. Wir hatten leider nicht viel Zeit Coromandel zu sehen daher war diese Tagestour perfekt für uns um alles wichtige zu sehen.

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