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This small-group day tour picks you up from your hotel in central Auckland and takes you to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. Walk through Cathedral Cove, the huge natural rock arch featured in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, take photos, and go for a swim. In the afternoon, dig your own hot pool in the sand at Hot Water Beach, where geothermal water rises beneath the sand. Groups of up to 11 travel in a premium minibus, accompanied by a local English-speaking driver-guide.

Depart from your Auckland hotel
for the Coromandel Peninsula
After pickup from your selected hotel in central Auckland, head south through the scenic Waikato countryside in a premium climate-controlled minibus. Enjoy onboard refreshments, bottled water, and free internet along the way, accompanied by a driver-guide who knows the region well.
After a 15-minute break in the Thames-Coromandel District, pass through native forest and along the coastline to your first stop, Cathedral Cove.
Walk through the rock arch
of Cathedral Cove

Starting at the northern end of the beach, the track follows the clifftops before descending to the cove. Admire the huge arched cavern that cuts through a white rock headland to link two secluded bays, and spend about 1.5 hours taking photos and swimming at your own pace.
Then stop at Hahei for about 45 minutes for lunch at a beachside café or elsewhere (lunch at your own expense).
Dig your own hot pool
at Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach is a geothermal beach where natural hot water rises up through the sand. Spend about 1.5 hours digging your own spa pool, relaxing on the beach, and enjoying the coastal views. After a good soak, return to Auckland with another break in the Thames-Coromandel District.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Auckland hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check your voucher, provided after booking confirmation, for the exact pickup location and time. Please arrive at the pickup point 30 minutes before the departure time.
Pickup hotels (23): Cordis, Auckland, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, Grand Millennium Auckland, Heritage Auckland, Hilton Auckland, ibis budget Auckland Central, JW Marriott Auckland, Kiwi International Hotel, Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart, Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, The Grand by SkyCity, VR Auckland City, VR Queen Street - Hotel & Suites, voco Auckland City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, M Social Auckland, Mercure Auckland Queen Street, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Park Hyatt Auckland, Pullman Auckland, Rydges Auckland, SkyCity Auckland, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Hotel pickup in central Auckland