Kayaking to Cathedral Cove is a guided paddle from Hahei Beach, run by Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours. Bookably lists 5 places to stay in the area around Hahei.
Operators for kayaking to Cathedral Cove
- Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours Guided sea kayak tours to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach, with a full-day tour from the first of November.
Bookings are made with the operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about kayaking to Cathedral Cove
- The Department of Conservation says the cove can be reached by boat or kayak from Hahei and Whitianga.
- Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours generally sets a minimum age of five, with children accompanied by at least one adult, and gives twelve as the child age guideline for its full-day tour.
- Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours says there is no need to be able to swim, and that no kayaking experience is needed for its Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour.
- Tours leave from Hahei Beach, in front of the beach car park at the end of Hahei Beach Road.
- Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours runs all year, with different departure times from September to April and from May to August.
- Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours says bookings are essential.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near Hahei
🌴 Beachfront Bliss in Pauanui– 3BR / 3BA Coastal Escape
Pauanui
Sleeps: 6
Beds: 3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3