Cathedral Cove & Coromandel, Small-Group Tour from Auckland
Overview
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12 hours
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Experience the best of the Coromandel Peninsula on this small-group, fully guided day trip from Auckland. Designed to give you ample time at each destination, this tour allows you to relax, explore, and soak in the beauty of this iconic region without feeling rushed.
Led by your famously passionate guides, who bring your journey to life with their stories and extensive knowledge, you'll travel in modern, comfortable minibuses equipped with thoughtful extras to ensure your comfort and safety.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A high level of fitness and good mobility is required, including a challenging 40-minute walk to and from Cathedral Cove over uneven terrain. Not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim. Closed-in, sturdy footwear is mandatory.
Tracks may be unsafe during or after heavy rain; alternative arrangements will be made if required.
Children aged 7 and under must use a child safety seat. You may bring your own or hire one for NZ$20 with 24 hours’ notice.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Auckland
Your day begins in New Zealand’s largest city. As we leave Auckland, your guide will set the stage for the day’s adventure, pointing out key landmarks and sharing fascinating insights about the area.
Waikato Region
Journey south through the picturesque Waikato countryside, renowned as the world's most extensive farming region. Along the way, take in the beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, and impressive mountains, with plenty of photo opportunities.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Hotel pickup (select locations only)
Snacks
Fully guided small group tour
Opportunity to purchase at own expense
Towels & Swim wear
Pickup points
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Cathedral Cove & Coromandel, Small-Group Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5/5 experience
lesters525,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The van we rode in was perfect, not crowded, and with humongous leg room. Mark is an excellent tour guide and driver—not to energetic but not boring either.
Beautiful Beaches
652chantelc,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Saw some amazing beaches. The tides were not in our favour, which meant we didn’t get to build a spa at hot beach. Definitely bring swimwear (wish we did, should be added to the list of things to bring) lots of time to swim.
The Best Tour to Coromandel Peninsula
valentinanG4243RM,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, our tour guide, Pearl, did an excellent job with this tour, the snacks, the timing, the scenery, everything was perfect.
A lovely day tour to Coromandel
Y9337NMsandram,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on this small group tour to the Coromandel Peninsula. Pearl was a fabulous guide, I especially appreciated the group text to keep us up to date on everything. The hike to Cathedral cove was a challenge, but beautiful and the hot water beach was crazy chaos. It was a long day that ended in ice cream with stunning nature in between.
Cathedral Cove trip - hot beach cool water
651chingiza,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip, thanks to the guides and the weather, were able to visit all the locations as planned. Huge thanks for our travel guides Jaime and Jayme (sorry if I spelt it wrong). Learnt so much about the history and fauna of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Unforgettable Cheeky Kiwi Tour
Maja T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeoff was an amazing guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great energy. He made the Cheeky Kiwi Tour fun, relaxed, and truly memorable. Highly recommended!
Breathtaking scenery experience with new found friends
janicesN6708VR,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an iconic tour and as a solo traveler I had the unexpected joy of meeting lots of great people! The tour guide even sang Christmas carols to our group we had such good vibes.
Incredible place on a beautiful day
295mirekk,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Departure was almost 30 minutes delayed due to some no-shows, then we started the transfer to Coromandel peninsula. We knew, that hot water holes would be impossible for today, but we stopped there for some time to feel the place. Then we reached the Cathedral cove after a detour due to missed junction. The place itself is incredible and I would recommend it to everyone to visit it. Although the forecast promised rain, we had a sunny day. I was surprised, that there were only few people. Then we had a short stop in Hahei for lunch (and a quick beach visit) and a visit to Thames Goldmine Experience. Som eguys in the group were not happy about it, but I think it was worth seeing and learning something new about the place and history of this part of New Zealand. Traffic jam in Aucklands suburbs is something that we could not change, but it was not that bad as it appeared in first few minutes. Our guides were Mark and Trent. Great guys, but I think their little weakness is orientation and sticking to schedule :-) But travelling with them is safe and we talked a lot abot our life experience from different countries. I can recommend Cheeky Kiwi as a tour operator for your plans on NZ.
Wonderful Tour and Very Professional Guide!
Coastal62068543191,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathedral Cove is so beautiful! Nice hike and beautiful beach! Our tour guide Ari is very professional, always ask us if we have any questions, very knowledgeable about the tour and mew zealand history. She guides us accordingly, tells us what’s happening on the tour and advises us what’s next. Excellent Job!
Good travel plan
m0scar0,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a nice day. It’s many bus hours, but it’s worth it to get to know these unique scenarios from Auckland.
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