Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch
Overview
Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery.
Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to experience Cathedral Cove and, when the tide is right, dig your own natural spa at the famous Hot Water Beach. Your itinerary is carefully planned around the tides, with an alternative Coromandel highlight included when Hot Water Beach isn’t accessible. Add a picnic lunch, a small-group experience, and a day of stunning scenery, and you’ve got an easy way to experience one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal regions without worrying about the driving.
While the destinations you will be visiting are spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart.
What's Included
- Lunch Free choice from a set menu
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Hot water Beach is tide dependent - only "Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach" visits Hot Water Beach
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks, water, and scenic photo stops
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup & Drop off (select locations only)
- Towels & Swim wear
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waikato (pass by)
Coromandel Peninsula
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Hahei
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral Cove Walk
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Hot Water Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Auckland (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A high level of fitness and good mobility is required, including a challenging 40-minute walk to and from Cathedral Cove over uneven terrain and stairs. Not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
- Hot Water Beach access is tide-dependent and is only scheduled for when tide times allow
- Tracks may be unsafe during or after heavy rain; alternative arrangements will be made if required.
- Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim. Closed-in, sturdy footwear is mandatory.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Free choice from a set menu.
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Hot water Beach is tide dependent - only "Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach" visits Hot Water Beach.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Snacks, water, and scenic photo stops.
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup & Drop off (select locations only).
- Towels & Swim wear.
- Restroom on board.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchFree choice from a set menu
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Hot water Beach is tide dependent - only "Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach" visits Hot Water Beach
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks, water, and scenic photo stops
- Complimentary Hotel Pickup & Drop off (select locations only)
- Towels & Swim wear
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A high level of fitness and good mobility is required, including a challenging 40-minute walk to and from Cathedral Cove over uneven terrain and stairs. Not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
- Hot Water Beach access is tide-dependent and is only scheduled for when tide times allow
- Tracks may be unsafe during or after heavy rain; alternative arrangements will be made if required.
- Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim. Closed-in, sturdy footwear is mandatory.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
