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Cathedral Cove

| Coramandel, Hahei, New Zealand
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Hahei
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Tauranga, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Take a drink bottle and a snack, put the trainers on the kids and hike over the hill to check out the Cove. Pretty spectacular, lovely beach, a great way to kill a couple of hours when up the Coromandel More

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Various
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the walk to the Cove - lots of birds and lovely scenery. The weather was lovely and warm so when I got there I was annoyed I'd not brought the bathers. However a paddle was fine! More

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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

A nice walk and spot for a picnic, also checkout hot water beach and tauranga bay. The track for tauranga bay is ok and starts at the north end of waihi beach. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Admittedly we love coastal rock formations. This takes the cake! The 45min relatively easy walk is inconsequential given the majesty of this place. All the rock formations are terrific not just the most amazing arch. The beach sublime as well. Signs about potential rock falls, so I wouldn't play around too long at the edges. But lets face it if... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

45 min easy walk down to the cove. worth the views. More

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waihi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

a good track but you need to have a certain amount of fitness as there is quite a few steps More

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Tauranga
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This has got to be one of the most beautiful beaches in NZ. The rock formations are simply stunning. More

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West Yorkshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Follw the dignposts to the cove car park. From there, you have got a 35-45min walk to the cove itself, with a flight of 147 steps at the end. Trust me, its worth it. The huge hole worn through the cliff (you begin to realise why its called 'cathedral' cove, the white sand, warm sea. You could be in paradise.... More

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Love the area, but be smart and don't go under the Cathedral Cove....lots of falling rocks! More

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Bath, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This place is a "must".... just do it, and preferably early in the morning to have the beach to yourselves. Our photo is taken around 10am... More

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