Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Hahei

Welcome to Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking where your safety and enjoyment are the priority.

Appreciate Coromandel’s coastline in the best possible way, up close & personal in modern sea kayaks. All trips explore spectacular volcanic coastline and are designed for all levels and abilities.

Cathedral Cove Kayaks are the only commercial operator to land daily at Cathedral Cove.

Activity Options

Full Day Tour – Mercury Bay’s Full Monty

• For the more adventurous folks out there, enjoy an unforgettable full day tour
• Explore beaches, islands, caves & blowholes that others simply can’t get to
• Discover the underwater world by snorkelling the Marine Reserve and try kayak sailing

* Departs daily at 9am, approximately 6-7 hours, minimum numbers may apply.

Half Day Tour – The Cathedral Cove Classic

• Rated by NZ’s leading tour companies as one of the best sea kayaking trips in the country
• Paddle through amazing sea caves and explore volcanic islands in the Marine Reserve
• Enjoy a cappuccino at the exclusive Cathedral Cove beachfront cafe
• Enjoyed by travellers for over 10 years – now seen as one of NZ’s premier eco-tourism attractions

* Departs Daily at 8.45am and 1.45pm, approximately 3 – 3.5 hours.

The Remote Coast Tour

• Get further off the beaten track and explore coastline that is rarely seen
• For millions of years ocean swells have pounded the coastline & carved a sea kayakers’ paradise
• You will be amazed by huge sea caves, tunnels and old volcanic islands
• Enjoy refreshments deep inside what we believe to be New Zealand’s most beautiful blowhole

* Departs daily at 8.45am and 1.45pm, approximately 3 – 3.5 hours, very weather and tide dependant.

The Marine Reserve Tour

• Discover the magic of the underwater world on the brand new “Marine Reserve Down Under” tour
• Revolutionary new kayaks have a huge viewing window in the bottom, which allows you to come face to face with New Zealand’s marine life
• Paddle along this picture perfect coastline while exploring beaches, volcanic reefs, caves and coves
• Option to snorkel at Gemstone Bay & interact with dozens of fish species in their natural habitat
• To top it all off head up the coast and check out the world famous Cathedral Cove!

* Departs at 7.45am, 10.15am, 12.45pm, 3.15pm, 5.45pm – summer only.

The Morning Classic

• Almost every day Hahei is treated to a mind blowing sunrise, that is quite simply second to none
• Being out at sea and enjoying it from the peace and quiet of a sea kayak is an unforgettable and invigorating experience. What better way to start your day?

* Departs 6am – summer only, (2 – 2.5 hrs).

The Evening Classic

• Take in the atmosphere of the long summer evenings in the best way possible
• Experience the tranquility of the calm seas and different shades of yellow as the sun sets
• Relax and enjoy – life feels good as you drift along at this magic hour

* Departs 6pm – summer only, (2 – 2.5 hrs).

Other Information

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking provide:

• Professional qualified guide
• Quality kayaking & safety equipment
• Light refreshments
• Dry bags for your cameras
• Big friendly smiles!

You will need:

• Shorts and tee shirt
• Warm jersey or jacket
• Personal water bottle
• Sense of adventure!
• Optional items:
  camera, swimsuit & towel, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses

No kayaking experience is necessary – we paddle stable, double sea kayaks and our qualified guides will give you full instructions and assistance.

Location

Head office: 88 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.