Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach & Coromandel Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
Overview
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Experience the best of the Coromandel Peninsula on this small-group, fully-guided day trip from Auckland. Designed to give you ample time at each destination, this tour allows you to relax, explore, and soak in the beauty of this iconic region without feeling rushed, while giving you the opportunity to visit Cathedral Cove, named One of the World’s Top 50 Beaches!
Led by our famously passionate guides, who bring your journey to life with their stories and extensive knowledge, you'll travel in modern, comfortable minibuses equipped with thoughtful extras to ensure your comfort and safety.
Description
Important Information:
- Guests must wear reliable, closed-in footwear suitable for walking on various terrains.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the tour includes some walking and uneven paths. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience, we kindly ask that you consider your fitness and mobility before joining our tours. This helps maintain a smooth pace for the group and ensures a positive experience for all
- Your date not available? This means the tide is not compatible for visiting Hot Water Beach. Instead, you can join our Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour
Highlights:
- Cathedral Cove
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Hot Water Beach
- Native Bush Walks
Itinerary:
- AucklandYour day begins in New Zealand’s largest city. As we leave Auckland, your guide will set the stage for the day’s adventure, pointing out key landmarks and sharing fascinating insights about the area.
- WaikatoJourney south through the picturesque Waikato countryside, renowned as the world's most extensive farming region. Along the way, take in the beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, and impressive mountains, with plenty of photo opportunities.
- Coromandel PeninsulaEntering the Coromandel Peninsula, you'll encounter its untouched beauty, from white sand beaches to sprawling native forests. We’ll make several scenic stops for short walks and photo opportunities, soaking in the region’s breathtaking landscapes en route to our first major destination.
- Hot Water BeachRelax at the famous Hot Water Beach. If tides allow, dig a hole in the sand to create your personal geothermal spa while ocean waves gently cool you off. Don’t forget swimwear and a change of clothes for this unique experience!
- Cathedral CoveAfter a delicious lunch (own expense), visit Cathedral Cove, one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landmarks. The challenging walk to Cathedral Cove takes between 30 - 45 minutes, but the reward is well worth it, stunning coastal views and the opportunity to explore this breathtaking beach. Mautohe Cathedral Cove has been named one of the Top 50 Beaches in the World!!
- Return to AucklandAs we head back to Auckland, your guide will ensure the journey remains engaging, including secret stops and more fascinating insights along the way.
PLEASE NOTE: Access to Cathedral Cove is weather-dependent. For safety reasons, the track may be unsuitable after or during heavy rain. In such cases, alternative arrangements will be made to ensure you still have an incredible experience.
What‘s Included
Small Group Tour
Fully Guided
Spades for Hot Water Beach
Water available & snacks provided
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
Cancellation Policy
Terms: Tours will only run if at least 5 people have booked on the tour, we reserves the right to alter the tour due to weather or operational needs.
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
296 reviews
Cool Hot Water Beach
A7012RJsimonb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was a very exciting experience. I really enjoyed it.
Wonderful day!
NickoPNW,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful day! I highly recommend this tour!
Awesome guide!
helinx2026,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day exploring the Coromandel Peninsula and Hot Water Beach with Dave. As a local, he shared so many great insights, and he was friendly, caring and super easy to spend the day with. The beach he took us to for lunch was absolutely stunning such a highlight! He is well-travelled with lots of interesting knowledge and stories to share. Highly recommend it!!
Highly recommend
Dr emR3,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend doing this tour with cheeky kiwi travel. Dave was exceptional and even included extra stops to make our day even more memorable including taking our lunch to a beautiful hidden beach. Small group which is always my preferred. Dont hesitate, just book it!
Great Tour, Great Guide, Great Company - highly recommend!
T3259GWtonid,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable and super friendly! It was my birthday and the team went out of their way to make my day special. Scenery was absolutely spectacular. We couldn't have asked for more. It was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks for looking after us today Matt, and many thanks Cheeky Kiwi Travel for being a great company to deal with!
Must Try Experience
56vinayakn,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour Guide was very friendly and all the places were too good
Great trip!
Jessica W,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day trip. Tough hikes, but well worth it! Nice little stops along the way as well.
Awesome day with Trent
andreiraz95,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had such a good day with Trent as our guide. Super easy to get along with and shared heaps of interesting stuff along the way without it feeling like a lecture or anything. He also showed us some really beautiful spots I definitely wouldn’t have found on my own.
Timmy was excellent
795wendyi,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Timmy was excellent, really nice, funny and cool. Best experience
Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
Donna H,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely beautiful, be sure to bring good shoes for hiking a little. You may want to bring water shoes for the hot water beach. A change of clothes and a microfiber towel. All in all great experience, and scenery I loved my guides with Cheeky Kiwi Trent and Dave very informative, polite, entertaining
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