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Before you go
Your trip to Hahei.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hahei – Waikato Destination Coromandel Peninsula about 195 km from Hamilton (Kirikiriroa)
How to get there
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Estacionamento e ônibus da entrada de Hahei 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
By car, about 35 km from Whitianga, roughly 35 minutes, or about 175 km from Auckland, around 2.5 hours. There is no regular bus service to the village; organized tours depart from Whitianga. In summer cars park at the lot at the village entrance.
How many days
One day for Cathedral Cove in the morning and Hot Water Beach at low tide. With two days you can add a kayak or boat trip in the marine reserve and more time on Hahei Beach.
When to go
From December to March for beach, kayaking and snorkeling. The summer holidays are the busiest. February, March and April often have steadier weather and fewer visitors. In winter the village is nearly empty.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes for getting there and for reaching Hot Water Beach. Within the village, the beach, the start of the track and tour departures are close by, with shuttle buses to the track in summer.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hahei
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Morning
Cathedral Cove track
Set out early on the Grange Road track to Cathedral Cove and Mares Leg Cove. Stay on the beach and return before the busiest period of the day.
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Afternoon
Kayaking in the marine reserve
Take a kayak trip from Hahei Beach along the reserve coast, with stops in caves and coves when the sea allows.
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Late afternoon
Hot Water Beach
Go to Hot Water Beach during the low‑tide window and dig your hot pool in the sand.
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Evening
Hahei
Return for dinner in Hahei or Whitianga.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Hahei close to Cathedral Cove?
Yes. The trackhead is up on Grange Road in Hahei, about a 45‑minute walk to the beach.
What is the distance between Hahei and Hot Water Beach?
About 8 km, roughly a 10‑minute drive.
Is there a bus to Hahei?
There is no regular bus to the village. In summer a shuttle runs between the car park at the village entrance and the Cathedral Cove track.
Does Hahei have a swimming beach?
Yes. Hahei Beach has clear sand and usually calm water, sheltered by the offshore islands.