Hahei

By bus

• Cathedral Cove walkThe track starts at the carpark on Grange Rd, at the northern end of Hahei. The walk down to the cove takes 35 mins one way. Stingray Bay is 20 mins from carpark. The walk back takes 45 mins. The cove has a limestone rock arch that separates two sandy beaches. At peak summer time, the Grange Rd carpark is usually full, so use the park-and-ride shuttle that operates from the entrance to the town from 27 Dec through January and Waitangi weekend – fares are $5 adult, $3 child up to 15 years, $10 family (up to 2 adults and 2 children).

• Te Pare Historic Reserve

  address: Pa Rd
  Two Maori pa sites on the headland at the southern end of Hahei Beach. A 15-minute walk with great views.

• Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel

• Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours

  address: 88 Hahei Beach Rd
  Tours of several hours or up to a full day.

• Gemstone Bay Snorkel TrailTen min from carpark on the Cathedral Cove walk. There are four buoys with interpretation panels attached that identify sea-life. The buoys have handles you can hold on to, if you want a bit of assistance while snorkeling.

• Hahei Explorer

  address: south end of Hahei Beach
  Boat tour to Cathedral Cove in Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve.

• Hot Water BeachWater from two hot springs comes up through the sand on one part of the beach within two hours each side of low tide and you can dig your own hot pool. At the points where the water comes up, it is about 64°C (147°F), which is too hot to bathe in, so you need to dig a pool a little further away and let the hot water run down into it. Spades for hire at the cafes for $5.

Superjul

• Hahei General Store

  address: 46 Hahei Beach Rd
  Small dairy (convenience store).

• The Church Restaurant

  address: 87 Beach Rd
  Restaurant and holiday cottages

• Hahei Beach Cafe

  address: 3 Grange Rd

• Ice Cream Parlour & Pizzeria

  address: Shop 3, Grange Rd

• The Pour House

  address: 7 Grange Rd
  Restaurant, craft brewery and pub.

• The Pour House. See 'Eat' section above.

• Hahei Holiday Resort

  address: 41 Harsant Ave
  Campsites, cabins, backpackers lodge, villas, bungalows and studios.

• Tatahi Lodge

  address: 19 Grange Rd
  Motel, cottages and 23 bed backpackers

• Tairua – very scenic location to the south
• Whitianga