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3 hours
Mobile ticket
* Small groups and personal service
* We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove
* Friendly guides and modern kayaking equipment
* We have been delivering safe and professional tours for over 21years
* Open all year round
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Any special needs/ requests just contact us directly and we'll try our hardest to accomodate you
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. The tour offers great photo opportunities and is topped off with cappuccinos, hot chocolates and cookies at Cathedral Cove!
Hot chocolates, cappuccinos & cookies included!
943 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
X8532KSelkeb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Georgia was an amazing guide, she instilled so much confidence in us all as we varied in experience Kayaking. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, the weather was perfect, and the ocean was so clear. Truly a magical experience.
Happiness38447431517,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank you Jody and Brad for guiding us on this kayak trip to Cathedral Cove! It was our first time kayaking on the ocean and had an amazing time. The views and entire experience were spectacular. Entire trip was about 3.5 hours total. We did have a small incident resulting with us rolling out of the kayak, during which Brad and Jody were extremely attentive and professional (everything was okay, nothing serious). We felt like we were in good hands and would definitely go again. Was nice to spend some time at the Cathedral Cove beach. Jody even made us a flat white at the beach during our kayak break! Special shout out to Brad: my wife was quite scared to go on this kayak tour -- thank you for encouraging and reassuring her. Thank you again!
krisb677,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a wonderful experience. We had a gorgeous day and Jody was an amazing guide. The water was beautiful and the rock formations are stunning. The beach at Cathedral Cove is wonderful. The kayaking is not hard at all and it was nice to have a break at the beach. This was one of the top things we did on our whole NZ trip! Highly recommend.
MarkG223,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Myself and my wife loved the Kayak tour. The company were easy to deal with and due to higher winds in the morning we got delayed to a PM tour which was well communicated and explained. Our guide (Georgia) had the tempo, talking and friendliness pitch perfect which made the afternoon a real success. Very satisfied customers.
Janet L,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
Just do it! Really competent guide and a fab trip with amazing scenery and real time to enjoy the Cove.
Ryan S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such a great experience and the best way to see Cathedral Cove! We made friends with the other couples, learned about the history, got a good workout and enjoyed coffee and hot chocolate on the beach! Highly recommend these guys!




helenar537,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Brilliant kayak tour from Hayek to Cathedral Cove - great to arrive from the sea and miss the throngs of walkers on the walking track. We landed on the beach and had time to swim and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee. Very well organised and Hayden was a superb guide - kept the group together seamlessly and was a font of knowledge regarding the local geography, history and wildlife.
jwsteph,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely the best thing we did in Auckland area. Just gorgeous. Great guides.



Adventure48440625726,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip. Well organised, felt like a real adventure kayaking with the amazing guide.
K7862GUlindas,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Beautiful kayak tour with Georgia to Cathedral Cove. Explored cove and swam in azure, warm water. Georgia treated us to mocha/latte and cookies on beach. Delightful!

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