Cathedral Cove - Usually accessible only on foot or by boat, famous Cathedral Cove is one of the “must visit” sites on the Coromandel Peninsula. The track begins at the northern end of Hahei. Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, Te Whanganui- A-Hei, covers 9 square kilometres and is New Zealand’s sixth marine reserve. This site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands. Reefs of hard rock, soft sediments, intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants, crustaceans, molluscs and fish. Sheltered from the worst of the southerly winds, Te Whanganui-A-Hei gives visitors an opportunity to learn from and enjoy an unspoilt marine environment.
Cathedral Cove Walk
 There are several scenic tracks on land adjacent to the reserve, including the 2hr return walk to Cathedral Cove track, which gives access to Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and Cathedral Cove. Foot access to the Cathedral Cove car park is at the western end of Hahei Beach and vehicle access is up Grange Road (turn left past shops and go all the way to end of Grange Road).
Hahei Beach - Hahei is an attractive beach fringed with pohutukawa trees and drifts of pink shells at the northern end. Offshore islands provide something of a breakwater, making this beach ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. The coastline to the north and the offshore islands form the boundaries of a marine reserve, making this a popular destination for diving and kayaking. Reefs, caves, archways and soft sediments provide the ideal habitat for a variety of plants, fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
 At the southern end of Hahei Beach, the Te Pare Historic Reserve is the site of an ancient Maori pa (fortified village). From the north end of the beach, a one hour walking track leads along the cliff top and then descends to the stunningly beautiful Cathedral Cove.
 Cooks Beach, Lonely Bay, Flaxmill Bay and Ferry Landing are all within 10minutes drive. From Ferry Landing, you can take a short (3-5mins) passenger ferry to Whitianga, the largest township on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
www.seakayaktours.co.nz
Hahei Explorer
Scenic Adventure Boat Trips
www.haheiexplorer.co.nz
Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel
Scuba Diving - Sales - Gear Hire
www.hahei.co.nz/diving
Mercury Bay Estate
Vineyard, Cooks Beach
www.mercurybayestate.co.nz
The Lost Spring - Whitianga
Thermal Pools| Day Spa | Dining
www.thelostspring.co.nz
Glass Bottom Boat
Scenic Adventure Boat Trips
www.glassbottomboatwhitianga.co.nz
Driving Creek Railway & Potteries
An innovatively designed train ride, with pottery for sale
www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz
The Waterworks
Showcasing the best of quirky Kiwi ingenuity
www.thewaterworks.co.nz
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Hot Waves Café
8 Pye Place,
Hot Water Beach
Phone 07 8663 887
This timber and mud-brick building is set in its own private native garden.
Delicious fresh homemade food with an exciting breakfast menu from 8.30am.
Vegetarian options, herbal teas and smoothies.
Colenso
Cafe & Country Shop
Main Road, Whenuakite
Phone 07 8663 725
Colenso Café is set in a delightful herb garden. Offering great home cooked food, delectable cakes, lunches with fresh herbs from the garden, superb coffee and freshly squeezed juice from the orchard. Relaxed country atmosphere. Licensed venue. Open 10am-5pm daily. Closed August.
The Church
87 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei
Phone 07 8663 797
The Church building offers a unique restaurant with atmosphere.
A licensed bar, cosy lounge with fire in the winter
Eggsentric Cafe and Restaurant
1047 Purangi Road, Flaxmill Bay
Phone 07 866 0307 or 07 866 5109
Experience the taste and feel of the Coromandel with live music every night plus poetry, films, local and national musicians, Irish nights, art exhibitions etc.
Licensed and BYO. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Closed Mondays and August.
Purangi Winery
Winery and café providing appetizing snacks and meals complemented by the full range of the Estate's many beverages, including their own wines and liqueurs from organic estate fruits and herbs which are served in the winter beside a pine log fire and in the heat of the summer in the shade of laden kiwifruit vines.
Grange Road Café.
7 Grange Road, Hahei
Phone 07 8663 502
Luna Cafe
59 Beach Road, Hahei
Phone 07 8663 016
Great home cooking and a warm friendly atmosphere. All day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor courtyard.
Bookings essential for dinner.
Coroglen Pub
State Highway 25 Coroglen
Phone 07 8663 809
Experience country pub hospitality in the bar, outside in the large garden bar or on the front veranda. Enjoy great food, drinks, live music, night life, the gambling room and friendly service all in an old country pub atmosphere. Special Summer Festival features top bands. Bistro food from 11am to 9pm daily. |
