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Coromandel Peninsula North Island Tours Auckland

Cathedral Cove & Coromandel Coastal Adventure Tour

From NZD$265

4.9

(233 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula on this small-group, fully guided day trip from Auckland. With plenty of time to explore each stop, you can relax, take in the views, and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. Led by our famously passionate guides, you’ll travel in comfort and style through one of New Zealand’s most loved coastal regions. From lush native forests to white-sand beaches, every moment on this tour is packed with stunning scenery and local charm. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Kiwi storytelling.

Important Note

Our tours run daily, but some experiences are dependent on tidal conditions. Hot Water Beach can only be visited when the tide timing is just right.

If you’re keen to dig your own hot pool in the sand and your chosen date doesn’t currently include Hot Water Beach, take a look at our Hot Water Beach Coromandel Tour instead. This tour is scheduled specifically around the tides and includes a visit to Hot Water Beach alongside other Coromandel favourites.

View the Hot Water Beach Coromandel tour

Why you’ll love this

Small groups that make the experience personal and relaxed

Expert guides who share local stories, legends, and cheeky Kiwi humour

Plenty of scenic stops for photo ops, short walks, and hidden gems

Iconic Cathedral Cove walk or optional boat tour for stunning coastal views

Flexible itinerary that changes with weather and local conditions

Comfortable modern minibus with thoughtful extras and good vibes all day

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour

Fully guided by experienced Kiwi guides

Comfortable modern transport

Complimentary water and snacks

Secret scenic stops and local surprises along the way

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

1/2/2026

Beautiful Escape from the City

This tour was the perfect way to escape the CBD and explore the Coromandel Peninsula. Our guide Simon was friendly, hospitable and knowledgeable, making the tour extremely engaging and enjoyable. Would highly recommend this tour!

Paige C

1/1/2026

Magical day at Cathedral Cove

Simon ran a very entertaining tour of Cathdral Cove and Hot Water Beach. He pivoted quickly when we ran into unexpected traffic delays- kudos to him! Highly recommend this tour.

Gayle T

12/31/2025

Ein rundum schöner Ausflug mit wunderschönen Ausblicken

Die Abholung am Morgen vom angegebenen Pick-Up verlief reibungslos und pünktlich und man wurde freundlich begrüßt. Während der Fahrt wurden angemessene Pausen eingelegt und man erhielt nützliche Tipps über lokale Sehenswürdigkeiten und Einkehrmöglichkeiten, sowie historische Informationen über die Ortschaften. Der Hot Water Beach war der erste Stopp des Tages, man konnte mit der Schaufel selbständig sein eigenes thermales Loch graben oder einen Spaziergang am Strand neben den Wellen unternehmen. Nach einem ausgedehnten Mittagessen ging es zum Cathedral Cove, den man nach ca. 40min Laufweg (nicht zu unterschätzen, es gibt lange Steigungen und steile Treppen mit Geländer zum Strand!) erreicht. Es war insgesamt ein schöner Tag mit tollen Spots für Pausen und schönen Aussichten zum Festhalten.

Hanna M

12/31/2025

More than a Tour, a real connection

It was a fantastic experience with our guide Jamie and her husband Kelvin. Jamie was more than just a guide. She shared the history of New Zealand and the Māori culture in a very engaging way. As a foreign visitor, I did not know much about this before. After listening to her stories, I felt a strong emotional connection to this place. I sincerely wish New Zealand and the Māori people all the best. ❣️

Clara Z

12/27/2025

Wonderful coastline!

A long road to get there from Auckland but worth it! Beautiful scenery and a great hike down to Cathedral cove. Good driver but had a problem with the google map app and kept swearing at it. The only thing that brought the trip down to a 4/5.

Susan B

12/21/2025

Fantástico

Excelente experiência local incrível e atendimento excelente Bom acesso para acessar lugares selvagens e lindos muito bem ver um lugar cinematográfico

elias a

12/20/2025

Schöne Strände am Coromandel

Super organisierte Tour. Unser Guide Mark war sehr nett und hat viel nebenbei über Land und Leute erzählt. Sehr schöne Strände in der Region Coromandel.

Anna A.

12/19/2025

Perfect like a Windows background

It was good planned, Ben was very helpful all the time and shared many interesting facts and told many stories. We had plenty of time for everything and even more! Highly recommended

Анастасія К

12/18/2025

Beachy Day with stunning views

Dave was a wonderful guide for our tour to Cathedral Cove. He mentioned many facts and shared information on our way about the country, culture, etc. Dave also managed to make the day even for participants in our group who weren't so fit unforgettable. We had a great time at the cove and Hot Water Beach. Thank you Dave!

Magdalena H

12/17/2025

Excelent

Exciting tour tanks to our guide David. Exact timing for sightseeing, driving and stops. Very interesting and useful information by our guide David. Beautiful places for relax and nice memories.

Nikolay D

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