Tours/Auckland/Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Scenic Day Tour from Auckland
Viator · group up to 9 pax

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Scenic Day Tour from Auckland

4.9(12)Auckland1 hour
VIATOR4.9(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

Take a trip that's good for your soul. Discover special hideaways. Breathe in the beauty of the natural environment and revitalize your energy and well-being. World-class attractions. Dig your own hot pool in beach sand at Hot Water Beach. Take a peek of Paradise at Cathedral Cove, a place from Movie Narnia, Enjoy a natural views. Cathedral cove walkway Open People who cannot walk to cathedral cove they can choose Alternative way to get to cathedral cove by taking Boat taxi from hahei, on their own cost. Thanks

Tour Options

Coromandal Day Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Auckland to Coromandel Drive

120 min

Cathedral Cove is most beautiful and "Must Visit" Site on the Coromandal Peninsula. The cave and beach was used as the tunnel through which the Pevensie children first re-enter Narnia in the movie version of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. More recently the cove was used as one of the locations in the music video for the song "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton.

60 min

Hot Water Beach is a beach. Its name comes from underground hot springs that filter up through the sand. it is possible to dig into the sand allowing hot water to escape to the surface forming a hot water pool. Visitors often dig large holes and relax and soak in the thermal water.

180 min

Coromandel to Auckland Drive Back

Highlights

Driver / Guide
Spade to hire from shop at hot water beach
1 Bottle Per Person
Parking Fees

What's included

Included
Driver / Guide
Spade to hire from shop at hot water beach
1 Bottle Per Person
Parking Fees
Not included
Personal Expenses
Need to prepare you own food, hard to find restaurant near the sites.
Water Taxi Boat (if customer want to go by boat)

Pickup Locations & Times

We Pick you up From any Hotel in Auckland From Auckland Airport From Auckland Port Or From Location you be in Auckland city.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infant seat available only on request

Reviews(12)

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Olga A
January 12, 2026
Unforgettable Experience

Visiting Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove was an unforgettable highlight of our New Zealand trip and hands down one of the best family experiences we had. Digging our own hot pools at Hot Water Beach was so much fun, and Cathedral Cove was simply breathtaking — truly a must-see. Our tour guide, Sharma, was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, and endlessly patient, making the day feel relaxed, enjoyable, and perfectly suited for our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We highly recommend this tour — an amazing experience from start to finish!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our team provided the level of service we strive for. Feedback like yours is what motivates us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future 🙏

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U1394DIjuliah
November 14, 2025
Highly Recommended

Hot Water Beach was truly a unique experience and Cathedral Cove was beautiful. Recommend brining a blanket and lunch to eat at the bottom of the cove. Sharma is an amazing tour guide!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!

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Ann_L
March 4, 2025
Best guide for awesome beach day!

Sharma is the best! He watches for the tide and makes sure you maximize the optimal time at both Cathedral Cove and hot water beach.

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇

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Holly W
January 19, 2025
A fantastic and unique day!

This trip was unique and a lot of fun. Sharma was an excellent guide and was flexible. We appreciated his guidance and communication before, during and after the trip. He was absolutely focused on making sure we had a good time and got what we wanted out of the trip. I would absolutely book with him again!

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience! Your review helps us continue to improve and offer the best possible experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Meenu

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Rocky_K
December 31, 2024
The driver made the event better!

We had an awesome driver that made the experience so much better. Be prepared for the long walk down to Cathedral Cove. Hot Water beach can get crowded but it's an experience.

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇....

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J9605EKlindaw
December 20, 2024
Take the time and the tour - you will enjoy

WOW I could not believe how hot the sand was in the thermal area!!! Nature is amazing. Bring a shovel to dig up an area of sand then plop down, best to do it closer to the shore line so you can jump in the water. There is a shower for rinsing off and bathrooms at the Hot Water Beach. Cathedral Cove was really nice, it is best to go when you have your own transportation so you can stay as long as you want. Very picturesque.

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇....

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Katherine_W
November 4, 2024
Fun Day Trip

Loved Cathedral Cove. Nice driving by Sam our guide. We enjoyed the ease of getting picked up and brought to cool sights. Wish we had a little more time at each, but other than that great trip!

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip it makes us happy when customers are happy 😇....

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Barbara_N
August 26, 2024
Hot Water Beach is Cool

Loved our trip to Hot Water Beach! While Cathedral Cove is closed, the tour was very responsive to creating new opportunities to see things in this beautiful peninsula. Sharma, our tour guide, loves his job and it shows. He even went above and beyond advising my husband on how to navigate driving left side to the road, which we will be doing later. Hot Water beach is a unique experience and we felt like we spent the day with a friend.

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇

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Sunho_W
June 20, 2024
Very good

The trip is very fun and enjoyable. Sharma is a very professional and caring tour guide. I will definitely introduce this to my friends and family.

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇

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Lizbeth_F
April 1, 2024
Cathedral Cove is a must see!

Tour guide was accommodating so we could leave at the same time as another party we were with. Private tour, just 5 of us in a very comfortable ride. It was everything we asked for. Perfect weather, spectacular scenery . Just a really fun day! Thank you Sharma for a perfect visit to Cathedral cove!

Operator response

Thanks for taking time to write a review. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your trip 😇.

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