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Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach & Coromandel Peninsula with Lunch

From NZD$259

4.9
(311 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Experience the best of the Coromandel Peninsula on this small-group, fully guided day trip from Auckland. Designed with a relaxed pace, this tour gives you time to explore two of New Zealand’s most iconic coastal destinations, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. With expert local guides, modern transport, and plenty of cheeky charm along the way, it’s a day packed with stories, scenery, and unforgettable moments. From digging your own natural spa to walking one of the world’s top beaches, this tour is pure Kiwi magic.

Please Note

Our tours run daily, but the itinerary can vary depending on tidal conditions. Hot Water Beach is only included on dates where the tide timing allows for a proper visit.

If your preferred date is showing as unavailable, it usually means Hot Water Beach isn’t accessible that day. Simply take a look at our Alternate Coromandel Tour, which still showcases the region’s must-see highlights, including Cathedral Cove, just without the Hot Water Beach stop.

View the alternate Coromandel tour here

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Small group travel that feels personal and relaxed with a tasty picnic lunch included

Visit Cathedral Cove, named one of the Top 50 Beaches in the World

Soak in your own natural hot pool at Hot Water Beach

Expert guides sharing local legends, history, and cheeky humour

Comfortable, modern minibuses with thoughtful extras for your comfort

What’s included

Small group tour

Picnic Lunch, complimentary water and snacks

Fully guided by experienced Kiwi guides

Spades provided for Hot Water Beach

Comfortable modern transport

Secret scenic stops and surprises along the way

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

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

Travel in comfort

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

Award-winning tours

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

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

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

Stories worth sharing

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
7/5/2026

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
7/3/2026

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！

Roam11064800476

5
6/27/2026

Cathedral cove, hot water beach, coromandel tour

Amazing tour with an amazing guide! All sorts of eye candy along the way to make it a fantastic day and appreciate the beauty New Zealand has to offer! Trent made multiple stops for us that werent a part of the itinerary which took the day from a 10/10 to an 11/10. Truly recommend this experience

Alejandro A

5
6/27/2026

Awesome experience

The tour guide is very fun and friendly, and the team members can't keep up with the physical strength will wait for him, the tour guide is very careful of our state! Very careful and there are various small snacks for us

Journey36606554216

5
6/12/2026

Exceptional experience with a hot outdoor bath in winter, great hike and stunning views

If only I could give 6 stars, I would award them. This is largely due to our guide, Simon. He told us so many interesting facts we did not know before, he was kind, patient, attentive to our needs and had a good sense of humor. We saw very few other visitors. Both beaches were exceptional experience. The trip went very smoothly.

Gabriela P

5
6/12/2026

Outstanding Tour and an Amazing Guide

I had an absolutely fantastic day on the Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel! From start to finish, everything was well organized, stress-free, and exceeded my expectations. A special shoutout to Simon, who truly made the experience exceptional. His knowledge of the area, local history, and New Zealand culture added so much to the day, and he shared it all with enthusiasm, humour, and genuine passion. He struck the perfect balance between keeping the tour informative and making it feel relaxed and fun. Cathedral Cove was every bit as stunning as the photos, and Simon made sure everyone had plenty of time to enjoy the views, take photos, and soak in the experience. Hot Water Beach was such a unique experience, and his tips on where and when to dig for the warmest water were spot on! What stood out most was Simon's attention to the group and his ability to make everyone feel welcome. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does and wants guests to have the best possible experience. If you're visiting New Zealand and considering this tour, don't hesitate—it's a must-do. Thanks again to Simon and the team at Cheeky Kiwi Travel for an unforgettable day

Via Bria Travel

5
5/31/2026

Cool Hot Water Beach

I was a very exciting experience. I really enjoyed it.

Simon B

5
5/6/2026

Wonderful day!

It was a wonderful day! I highly recommend this tour!

Nicko

5
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