Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour: Exclusive Access with Modern Equipment & Experienced Guides
4.9
558 Ratings
Hahei
  • Small groups and personal service
  • We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove
  • Friendly guides and modern kayaking equipment
  • We have been delivering safe and professional tours for over 21years
  • Open all year round
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hahei Beach - The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. The tour offers great photo opportunities and is topped off with cappuccinos, hot chocolates and cookies at Cathedral Cove!
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Additional Information
  • Any special needs/ requests just contact us directly and we’ll try our hardest to accomodate you
Location
Hahei Beach
Hahei Beach Road
The meeting point is at the kayaks on Hahei Beach. Drive to the end of Hahei Beach Road and park where you can. Walk onto the beach and the kayaks are to your right. Please arrive on the beach 15 minutes before the starting time of the trip.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancyh790
Jun 11, 2024
An Awesome Kayaking Experience - My husband, adult daughter and I had a fantastic excursion to Cathedral Cove. I was a bit hesitant to book due to weather unpredictability in the off-season, so I spoke with the proprietor Mike. Since space was still available and it was for a weekday, he encouraged me to check back two days before our desired tour date, and we got it all set-up. The sea was calm, and we did so much in our 3-hour tour, including circling a large island, hanging out at Cathedral Cove and having hot drinks and cookies. Our guide Hayden was super knowledgeable about the history, fauna and flora of the area. We went into one cove to see the schools of snapper fish. He gave a great orientation to sea kayaks and safety and took pictures of our experience that we could later download. The sea kayaks come with a skirt to keep out the water from the waist below. Hayden helped with the launches and landings between the slight waves to keep us dry. I highly recommend kayaking yourself to Cathedral Cove with this tour company.
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731troyl
Jun 11, 2024
10/10, would smash that tour again - Splendid morning out on the water, saw plenty of wildlife and the stop at the beach was memorable as a little opportunity to explore and chat with the others about our experiences with a bangin' mocha. Mike was chill and easygoing as I expect and admire in a kayak guide! That lad is a fantastic example of kiwi hospitality, legend ✌️
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Pioneer24538835809
Jun 5, 2024
Awesome experience!! - An amazing experience!! Our tour guide Hayden was amazing giving a in depth kōrero about the whakapapa of the surronding islands as we ventured around some of them. He made the experience fun and was really interactive with everyone keeping us safe and well looked after. A hot stop was cathedrol cove were we had a delicious cappachino and cookies on the beach giving abit of a sugar and caffine hit to prep for the ride back to Hahei beach 😊 Would highly recommend to any one looking for abit of adventure and fun
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444joank
Jun 4, 2024
A magical tour - Thank you to our amazing, friendly and relaxed guide, Max. We had a magical day on the water and exploring cathedral Cove and the neighbouring island. We didn't feel rushed at all. Yes, it is true!! we were thrilled when Max served us hot delicious cappuccino and cookies on the beach at cathedral Cove
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Claudiara2175kp
May 23, 2024
Great experience - Amazing experience. Mike was very nice and clear with the explanation about how ylto use the kayak and knows a lot about the land and the culture of New Zealand. I totally recommend it
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T8692iunellya
May 18, 2024
One of my favorite NZ experiences so far - Such an incredible experience! Cathedral cove was beautiful and also got to visit an island. Super communicative and friendly staff, and the tea/coffee on the beach was a nice touch.
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Petrabx7686jq
May 17, 2024
Wonderful way to see Cathedral Cove - We had a wonderful time kayaking in the sunshine. It was a fantastic way to be able to appreciate the coastline and the wonderful beaches. With the track to Cathedral Cove closed, it was a lovely way to see this famous beach without too many tourists around. Our guide was fantastic and made some great local recommendations (we thoroughly enjoyed a visit to a local distillery/vineyard the next day). I would definitely recommend this trip as a great way to see Cathedral Cove with a great company, lovely guides and wonderful scenery.
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A6120hztaniag
May 13, 2024
Wonderful tour with guide Max - We absolutely loved our kayak tour with guide, Max, who was fun, knowledgeable and encouraging. When we arrived at the cove Max made us delicious hot drinks on the beach while we explored and took photos. On the return trip we went out to some nearby islands and saw a sleepy seal. For newbie kayakers it was a wonderful experience! We highly recommend this tour.
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Hogiontour
May 7, 2024
Great kayak tour - Ana & Max made sure that we had a great time and informed us very well about the region we were kayaking through. They also make excellent hot chocolates!
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Jet27804207624
May 6, 2024
Great day out to Cathedral Cove - Fantastic trip. Had a great time! Guide was very friendly and informative. Great value and hot drinks on the beach. Would definitely do again
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