How hard is the walk to Cathedral Cove?
Is the Cathedral Cove walk hard? The trail is 3.2 km or 2 miles long (one way). However, from the parking lot to the actual trailhead is an additional one-mile hike (if you don’t get the shuttle). It’s a steep walk but it is rated as easy.
How long is the walk to Cathedral Cove?
The Cathedral Cove Walk from the carpark at the Hahei Village Entry Carpark on the outskirts of Hahei beach is approximately a 1.15 hrs walk. From the top lookout it is a 10 minute walk to Gemstone Bay Snorkel Trail, 20 min to Stingray Bay and approximately 45 mins one way to The Cove.
How long does it take to kayak to Cathedral Cove?
It is a 5 minute crossing and costs $7 return. The Ferry departs approximately every ten minutes. We will arrange a time to meet you at Ferry Landing when you call us to check the weather forecast the day before your trip. The shuttle service is $20pp return.
Can you walk along the beach to Cathedral Cove?
Cathedral Cove is accessible via the Cathedral Cove track or via water with a boat or by kayak. The Cathedral Cove walk is a beautiful 2.5 km long walk (one way) that takes you from Hahei beach, along the coastline, to Cathedral Cove.
Is Cathedral Cove worth visiting?
Cathedral Cove is quite a touristy spot, but unlike some places in the world, this attraction is entirely worth it.
Is Cathedral Cove better at sunrise or sunset?
Because Cathedral Cove is on the eastern side of The Coromandel, the best time to photograph is sunrise and the hour that follows.
Why is Cathedral Cove car park closed?
Due to increased increased traffic in Hahei village over summer, the car park at the start of the track is closed from 1 October to 30 April. Free parking is available at the entrance to the village instead.
Where do you park to walk in Cathedral Cove?
Free parking is available at the entrance to the village instead. From there walk via the beach to the start of the walk, or use the park and ride shuttle bus (although you will miss Hahei Beach and the beautiful cliff walk).
Can you take a pram to Cathedral Cove?
Due to this, it is not stroller, pushchair or wheelchair friendly.
Can you drive to Cathedral Cove?
The top car park on Grange Rd is a pick up and drop off zone for the Park & Ride bus only. Parking is prohibited on Grange Rd from 1st October to 30th April. It is recommended that all visitors to Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove use the Hahei Visitor Car Park. The cove is only accessible by foot or by water.
Are there toilets at Cathedral Cove?
The two-toilet block overlooks the popular Whanganui A Hei marine reserve – a key attraction for visitors to Cathedral Cove, an idyllic location visited by more than quarter of a million people every year.
Is there shade at Cathedral Cove?
Choose Your Timing Right. So here’s the deal, EVERYONE wants to visit Cathedral Cove. If you’re heading there on a summer’s Saturday at midday, you’ll be fighting for a spot of shade, competing for photos and watching tour boats come in and out of the cove.
How long is Cathedral Caves walk?
The Cathedral Caves carpark is at the end of a 2 km access road (an old logging road). From the carpark, there is a 30-minute walk in total. First is a 20-minute walk through natural podocarp and kamahi forest and then a 10-minute walk along the beach to the Northern end, where the caves appear in the cliffs.
Can dogs go to Cathedral Cove?
No. It is a Marine Reserve and no dogs are allowed.
Is Cathedral Cave open?
The bottom main chamber (the Cathedral) remains open at this time. Visitors and climbers need to be aware that access is restricted, and comply with posted signs on-site. So at the moment you will not be able to do this walk exactly as described here but there is still access to Cathedral Cavern.
How long is the Cathedral Caves walk?
Why are the Cathedral Caves closed?
The Caves are open for visiting between late October and May. Sometimes, spring tides delay the opening a few weeks. Access is limited to one and a half hours before low tide and up to one hour after low tide. It is not available before 7.30am or after 8.30pm.
How long is the Cathedral Cave walk?
This walk is not very long at all at 1.6 miles and is quite flat most of the way – with a short gentle uphill into Cathedral Quarry. It’s perfect for kids and families, and the Quarry is a great place to explore.