It’s a stunning hour-and-a-half return walk along the coastline to Cathedral Cove. As you emerge through the picture-perfect archway framing the beach, …
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Mar 10, 2025
Good location for a swim, or to lounge around. Heaps of weeds though, hope DOC gets funding in the future to eradicate the weeds!Full review by Jet01008111711
Mar 7, 2025
This is a pretty straightforward walk that is easy to follow and well paved. I believe that it's 40-45 minutes to walk one way to the beach. In the summer, a shuttle takes people from the parking lot…Full review by tenthlisten
Feb 25, 2025
The views were amazing!!! Slightly challenging walk, could be biased as I completed this hike with a sprained ankle. Was worth it! I would have been very upset if I had not completed the walk. My…Full review by Terese C
Hi I’m from Auckland and just wondering do you have to pay to visit Cathedral Cave?
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Hi, there is no charge to visit Cathedral cove itself. You may have to pay to park in the car park and then either pay for a bus to the top of the hill where the trail starts or you can hike …
Hi, there is no charge to visit Cathedral cove itself. You may have to pay to park in the car park and then either pay for a bus to the top of the hill where the trail starts or you can hike to the top as we did. It is definitely worth a visit awesome scenery and wildlife!
During what hours can you catch a shuttle bus, in September?
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Probably best to check with the shuttle bus company (maybe call the general store). When I went in April the last bus back was at around 5pm, so I expect it would be similar in …
Probably best to check with the shuttle bus company (maybe call the general store). When I went in April the last bus back was at around 5pm, so I expect it would be similar in September.
Want to catch sunrise at Cathedral Cove for photography. How long does it take to walk from car park, given it will be in the dark (have head torch)?
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We just did thid walk, I'd allow 90 minutes from Hahei. The top car park is not open so you need to park in Hahei, it's about 45 minutes to the first carpark/bus drop off and another 45 …
We just did thid walk, I'd allow 90 minutes from Hahei. The top car park is not open so you need to park in Hahei, it's about 45 minutes to the first carpark/bus drop off and another 45 minutes to the cove
Hi. What's the recommended mode of transport from Whitianga town to Cathedral Cove (we don't have a car). Thank you.
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We rented a car and drove to all our destinations. We are used to going it on our own. But there are shuttles that will take you. Just ask your concierge desk.
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