How hard is the walk to Cathedral Cove?

Sommario:

1. How hard is the walk to Cathedral Cove?
2. How long is the Cathedral Cove walk?
3. Why is Cathedral Cove Famous?
4. What is the best time to visit Cathedral Cove?
5. Are there toilets at Cathedral Cove?
6. Do you have to pay to go to Cathedral Cove?
7. Can you swim at Cathedral Cove?
8. Why is it called Cathedral Cove?
9. Where do you park to walk to Cathedral Cove?
10. Is Cathedral Cove open?

How hard is the walk to Cathedral Cove?

The walk to Cathedral Cove is pretty easy in my opinion. The trail is paved the entire way so the path is flat and there are no hazards on the trail. The only hard part of the trail is at the halfway point and here you'll need to climb a small hill.

How long is the Cathedral Cove walk?

1.6 miles This 2.5km (1.6 miles) coastal walk takes you past quintessential Coromandel scenery of pohutukawa trees and white sandy beaches. As well as Cathedral Cove itself, there are many beautiful places to explore along the way including Gemstone Bay and Stingray Bay (known for being wonderful diving and snorkelling spots).

Why is Cathedral Cove Famous?

With attractions such as a natural rock archway and neighbouring beaches at Cathedral Cove, the area is very popular with tourists, and receives around 150,000 visitors per year. The Māori name for Mercury Bay, Te Whanganui-A-Hei (meaning the Great Bay of Hei), refers to Hei, a tohunga from the Te Arawa waka.

What is the best time to visit Cathedral Cove?

To avoid the crowds during high season, the best time to visit Cathedral Cove is either early morning for sunrise or in the evening and stay to watch the sunset from the beach. Sunrise and sunset are also the best times to take beautiful photos of this unique destination.

Are there toilets at Cathedral Cove?

Facilities. Along the track, there aren't any facilities at all. While there are drop toilets once you arrive at the Cove, it's a good idea to bring your own toilet paper just in case. In terms of food and water, you'll need to bring your own.

Do you have to pay to go to Cathedral Cove?

It only costs $5 return per person, $3 for a child and $10 for a family (2 adults 2 children) for the shuttle, parking all day is at no charge. It is recommended that all visitors to Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove use this free car park.

Can you swim at Cathedral Cove?

The cathedral-like arch gives the whole area an air of grandeur. The beach is sandy with shady pohutukawa trees along the foreshore - a perfect place for a picnic and a swim. Just off the beach at Cathedral Cove is a large pinnacle of pumice breccia rock known as 'Te Hoho'.

Why is it called Cathedral Cove?

Because it is quite soft, it soon erodes, forming steep headlands between small sandy beaches. Cathedral Cove is named after the large triangular cave in the centre.

Where do you park to walk to Cathedral Cove?

Walking access to Cathedral Cove starts at the top of Grange Road. Parking is at the Visitor Car Park on Pa Road, on the right as you enter Hahei. During the summer months a shuttle service runs from the free visitor car park on Pa Road to the start of the Cathedral Cove track.

Is Cathedral Cove open?

You can visit Cathedral Cove anytime. Due to increased traffic in Hahei village over summer, the Cathedral Cove Lookout car park (start of the track) is closed from 1st October to 30th April. Free parking is available at the entrance to Hahei Village, on your right hand side.