Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Auckland, New Zealand

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Cathedral Cove and the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve on this full-day tour of the Coromandel Peninsula from Auckland. Enjoy hotel pickup and round-trip transportation so you can focus on the scenery instead of driving. Take guided hikes through the wilderness, a dip in beachside hot springs, and other highlights including Mt. Paku and Hot Water Beach.

Guide provides in-depth commentary about the local environment and area history
Included transportation lets you skip the hassle of renting a car
Enjoy the relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour
See all area highlights in a single tour

What's Included

Driver/guide
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
Transport by minibus
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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

Meeting point

148 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Hot Water Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Cove Walk

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Paku

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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This was an incredibly...

Hannah_L, Nov 2025

This was an incredibly special day for my partner and I. Harriet picked us up and we instantly hit it off with her. She is a fantastic person to chat with, hike next to and an awesome driver (lots of windy roads) The beaches themselves are stunning. The day was the perfect length for what we did. It might be the best day we have had in New Zealand so far. Please do not hesitate to book this tour!

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach

Monique_M, Nov 2025

Cathedral Cove is a great spot that you should definitely see. Probably one of the best spots we saw on our trip. Hot Water Beach was fun too. It’s a bit of a drive getting there, but it’s worth it. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the trek up and down the hill.

The BEST day of my trip!

Kasey_J, Mar 2025

I loved everything about this tour! Harriet was so friendly and also very knowledgeable. We had the best day walking to the beaches, playing in the water, eating delicious food, and taking in the amazing New Zealand scenery. Voltours will be my go-to for future trips!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thanks so much for that review! It was great to meet you and spend the day exploring Coromandel - I'm glad you had a fun time. Hope to see you again on future trips to NZ, Harriet.