Location: Hahei
Top Things to do in Hahei
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Hahei is a small settlement in Mercury Bay on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. It is near Cathedral Cove, between the settlements of Cooks Beach and Hot Water Beach. It is approximately 6 km south east of Whitianga and 6 km north of Hot Water Beach.
Restaurants in Hahei
1. Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 521 reviews
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. To top it off we land at Cathedral Cove where you will be treated to our world famous cappuccinos and hot chocolates on the beach! Having delighted travellers for over 10 years, Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours are one of NZ's must do activities!
Reviewed By cngj - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
We called in at the office to book a kayak tour for the following day, but the weather conditions meant they weren't sure it would be able to go ahead so we had to ring back the following morning to check. Thankfully it was so that afternoon we went to the starting point on the beach and had to wait a while for the others to arrive.
The guide was good and knowledgeable, and stopped the group at various points to talk about the history and geology of the area.
The trip was a bit tiring and we didn't get to stop at Cathedral Cove as the wind was too strong and the waves too big. We had walked there the previous day so it didn't really matter too much.
The weather wasn't ideal and meant we were quite cold and wet at the end, the river on Cook's Beach.
They took some photos during the trip which were put on Facebook.
2. Hot Water Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
This world famous beach at the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula contains two volcanic hot water Springs that keep the water heated.
Reviewed By GIDAYE - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Clealry the key is the process of digging a hole to soak it becomes hot sea water. Funky! Not too happy with pay and display car park, at a beach?
3. Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By j w - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Parked at Flaxmill Bay, walked over the beach and up through the bush, following an easy path to the view point. It took about 30 mins and the views were brilliant. We then walked down to Lonely Bay and after sitting for 30mins, headed back to Flaxmill. Overall it took about 2 hours including stops.
I would strongly recommend this easy walk.
4. Hahei Explorer Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 192 reviews
See all the highlights of this spectacular volcanic coastline in one hour including, two film locations from the 2nd Narnia movie Prince Caspian and world famous Cathedral COVE. Explore spectacular sea caves and if dolphins take time out of their busy schedules to visit us in the bay, we have a marine mammal watch permit.When the tide is right you will visit an awesome blowhole and venture into a sea cave 80 feet high. Truly a magical place!
5. Purangi Estate Limited
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
The Purangi Winery was established in 1985 the 37th Winery in New Zealand. The Evans Family who moved from Hong Kong were welcomed as settlers by the district in 1966. Our products are made in the traditional manner with purest ingredients hence the company name Purangi Estate Ltd or "PurEst". In 2009 we built a wood fired pizza oven and launched the Purangi Winery Pizzeria which has been more and more popular. We produce many of the ingredients for the pizzas, making the pesto and pizza sauce and using a wide range of fresh herbs and vegetables from our garden. Our bar in the Coromandel invites you to enjoy all our homemade products: Cider, Wines, Long Drinks and (in winter) Mulled Wine as well as a wide range of national and international beers. Relax in our family friendly environment. WE ARE IN THE PROGRESS OF RELOCATING AND ARE NOT OPEN UNTILE FURTHER NOTICE!
Reviewed By Royce A
Can't say enough good things for Danny and the crew and the awesome range of liquors, wine, and food they serve up. Danny greets you with a 'show' about the history of feijoas that will surprise you and is awesome for a laugh. The pizzas and squid are delicious and the cidar and liquors have a great fresh taste of feijoa. Relaxed atmosphere is welcoming. Bonus that they offer freedom camping, the only place I've found in Coromandel to allow it, so you can spend that money on drinks instead!!
6. Moko Artspace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Moko Artspace is a popular Art Gallery situated at Hot Water Beach. Featuring works from over 100 New Zealand Artists, you can view our extensive range of art and object in our modern courtyard and gallery spaces. Open every day 10am till 5pm.
Reviewed By Daryl C - Pleasanton, California
The art is a gallery and store. There are a few souvenir-type offerings such as carved fish hook necklaces and wood sunglasses. But there are also some large garden sculptures. We especially like the mosaics created with thousands of small beach pebbles.
7. The Lost Spring
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Hot Springs, Natural Geo-thermal Pools, Day Spa and Dining.
Reviewed By Julia S - Sydney, Australia
We absolutely loved our time at The Lost Spring! Very relaxing soaking in the various hot volcanic spring water rockpools, walking along the narrow paths in the lush Gardens mades it even more relaxing and like on a little adventure seeing where the paths go. There are caves to swim through, lined with beautiful natural crystal structures, and you can lay and rest on day lounges and the friendly staff will bring your drinks and food orders. There is also a spa you can get massages and a restaurant overlooking the main pool. We found the facilities clean and well maintained. There is wifi if you need to access internet or need to access your business files etc. Highly recommend.
8. Hahei Beach Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew P - Melbourne, Australia
There's no particular unique attraction about this beach, it's just gorgeous. Sheltered for the kids, enormous, with space to get away from people. The only problem is parking. There is a very large new carpark at the entrance to town. It's then a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. New parking restrictions are being rolled out, so be prepared to not be able to park right at the beach. The price of popularity.
9. Cathedral Cove Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Wolf_W - Tucson, Arizona
Cathedral Cove itself is beautiful and worth the walk there, although you can also take the Water Taxi as alternative.
We started our walk to Cathedral Cove from the Hahei town center, rather than taking the shuttle bus that drops off visitors closer to the cove. It's a very nice trail along Hahei beach, then through some forest area before descending to Cathedral Cove. The posted walking times are for the slower walkers, we cut them in half both ways.
10. Mercury Bay Museum Whitianga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
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