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Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour with Lunch

From NZD$259

4.9
(320 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula on this small-group, fully guided day trip from Auckland. With plenty of time to explore each stop, you can relax, take in the views, and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. Led by our famously passionate guides, you’ll travel in comfort and style through one of New Zealand’s most loved coastal regions. From lush native forests to white-sand beaches, every moment on this tour is packed with stunning scenery and local charm. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Kiwi storytelling.

Please Note
  • Our tours run daily, but some experiences are dependent on tidal conditions. Hot Water Beach can only be visited when the tide timing is just right.
  • If you’re keen to dig your own hot pool in the sand and your chosen date doesn’t currently include Hot Water Beach, take a look at our Hot Water Beach Coromandel Tour instead. This tour is scheduled specifically around the tides and includes a visit to Hot Water Beach alongside other Coromandel favourites. View the Hot Water Beach Coromandel tour
  • Guests must wear reliable, closed-in footwear suitable for walking on various terrains.
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the tour includes some walking and uneven paths. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience, we kindly ask that you consider your fitness and mobility before joining our tours. This helps maintain a smooth pace for the group and ensures a positive experience for all.


Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Small groups that make the experience personal and relaxed

Expert guides who share local stories, legends, and cheeky Kiwi humour

Plenty of scenic stops for photo ops, short walks, and hidden gems

Iconic Cathedral Cove walk or optional boat tour for stunning coastal views

Flexible itinerary that changes with weather and local conditions

Comfortable modern minibus with thoughtful extras and good vibes all day

What’s included

Small group tour

Picnic Lunch, complimentary water and snacks

Fully guided by experienced Kiwi guides

Comfortable modern transport

Secret scenic stops and local surprises along the way

Why choose us

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Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

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Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

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Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

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Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

10/9/2026

A Fantastic Day Exploring the Coromandel

What a wonderful day trip! Trent was great and made sure everyone had a good time. We visited Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, along with a couple of other special stops — and even had a spur-of-the-moment opportunity to see some of New Zealand’s endemic long-fin eels. The eel viewing isn’t guaranteed, but it was a fantastic unexpected bonus and made the day even more memorable. As a born-and-bred Aucklander, I’m almost embarrassed to say I’d never visited this part of the North Island before, so it was fantastic to finally explore it. A beautiful day, great company, and lots of wonderful memories made. Highly recommend this tour!

Linda

5
10/9/2026

Wonderful experience

It was a small-group tour with lovely people and an amazing guide, Trent. I really enjoyed the experience, even travelling solo! Highly recommend!

Ria Y

5
8/10/2026

Coromandel Peninsula

Fantastic experience with Cheeky Kiwi Travel! Excellent service, comfortable transport, knowledgeable guide, and a very well-organised tour. Highly recommended!

Bernardo A

5
8/1/2026

Worth it!

Matt was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and chill. Couldn't have asked for better weather! Seamless communication with pickup details. Great pitstops with delicious food. Lovely group of people to go exploring with. 10/10 would do the exact tour again! Cathedral cove is absolutely stunning!

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5
7/30/2026

Cathedral Cove and Hot Beach!

We had a great day with Simon. He was extremely friendly and informative. Cathedral Cove and Hot Beach were very unique experiences. Loved it. We had a great small group. Simon was the best. Thank you!

Charlie B

5
7/30/2026

Excellent Coromandel Peninsula excursion with Cheeky Kiwi

Had an excellent Coromandel Peninsula excursion with Cheeky Kiwi! Matt took us to so many great spots beyond just Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove—we even got to see freshwater eels and a kiwi nesting habitat. The trek down to Cathedral Cove was a tiring 40 minutes each way, and as a bigger guy, I honestly doubted whether I could manage the full 80-minute round trip. The stunning views made it completely worth it! A huge shoutout to Matt for making it such a wonderful day. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, especially on a rainy day.

Harpreet S

5
7/16/2026

Cathedral Cove, Hot Water - beautiful and fun day trip

We had a great day! This is a really nice day trip - we enjoyed our group and had a fantastic guide, who made everything smooth and enjoyable. The activities were beautiful and fun. We were really glad we went.

Druscilla S

5
7/6/2026

Great preview of the Coromandel

From start to finish this tour was well thought out to make for a fantastic day. Weather was on our side and made for fantastic views at Cathedral Cove and a quick sampling of hot water beach. Also really appreciate Cheeky Kiwi’s change to have lunch included— simplified the planning and the options were delicious!

Gina M

5
7/4/2026

A great way to see a bit of the Coromandel

It was a really nice trip! Cathedral cove was beautiful and I went for a winter swim at hot water beach. It was awesome! I’d definitely recommend this tour.

Madelyn M

5
7/4/2026

Unforgettable journey in Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach

This was an absolutely wonderful trip. Our tour guide was incredibly professional and attentive throughout the whole journey!

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