Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour from Auckland

Head out from Auckland on a guided road tour combining coastal walks with an English-speaking driver/guide. Hot Water Beach admission is included with the Hot Water Beach option, but excluded from the Coastal Adventure option.

Itinerary

1. Begin your 12-hour tour from Auckland. The Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour from Auckland with Lunch includes a shared pickup, with pickup times subject to change. On the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour with Lunch, pass through Auckland CBD.
2. Travel through the Waikato farming region.
3. Start your coastal exploration at Hot Water Beach on the Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour from Auckland with Lunch. On the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour with Lunch, explore Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve instead, with 1 hour 30 minutes for a guided visit and swimming.
4. On the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour with Lunch, stop in Hahei for a 1-hour Western lunch.
5. Continue to Cathedral Cove on the Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour from Auckland with Lunch; some attractions may be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions. On the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour with Lunch, continue to Hot Water Beach for a 1-hour 30-minute guided visit and swimming.
6. Return at 19:00. The Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour from Auckland with Lunch includes a return shuttle. On the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Tour with Lunch, pass through Auckland CBD on the return journey.

What's Included

• Transport with an English-speaking driver/guide
• Lunch
• Cathedral Cove admission
• Snacks and live onboard commentary on the Coastal Adventure option
• Safety or booster seats for children aged 7 and younger on the Hot Water Beach option

Important details

• The Coastal Adventure option requires an advanced fitness level for walking on uneven paths. The Hot Water Beach option requires an intermediate fitness level and involves considerable walking and stairs.
• Neither option is wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• On the Coastal Adventure option, children aged 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• The Coastal Adventure option is not recommended during pregnancy, for infants or older adults, or for people with disabilities, high blood pressure, asthma or other serious medical conditions.
• Hot Water Beach admission is not included in the Coastal Adventure option; an admission charge applies.
• For the Coastal Adventure option, do not wear flip-flops, shorts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
• Do not feed marine or wild animals, walk on coral or damage the ecosystem.
• For the Coastal Adventure option, your shared pickup time is assigned and confirmed before the tour and may vary. Arrive at the pickup location 5 minutes before your assigned departure time.