Full-Day 6-Hour Kayak

Hahei: Full-Day Kayak Tour with Cathedral Cove

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from $177 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Hahei Beach, Hahei
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: Morning or afternoon tea at the cove included
Run by: Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours

Overview

This full-day paddle from Hahei Beach spends roughly six hours on the water and along the coast, pairing the famous Cathedral Cove with the remote coastline south of town. Cathedral Cove Kayaks runs the trip in double sea kayaks with a guide alongside, and everyone gets safety gear plus dry bags for phones and cameras. The itinerary heads into the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve, past sea caves, hidden bays and offshore islands. The operator's Blowhole Guarantee means that whenever the tour runs, the blowhole is on the route.

The group lands at Cathedral Cove itself for a beach stop with refreshments provided by the operator. The day also includes a lunch break back at the starting point, where you can eat your own food, take it from your car, or walk to the cafe or shop for a takeaway. Toilets and changing rooms sit near the kayaks, so there is a chance to reset before heading back out.

This tour suits experienced kayakers, or people who are fit and confident on the water, and children over 12 are recommended. Anyone wanting Cathedral Cove plus the caves, islands and blowhole of this stretch of coast will get the most out of it. The meeting point is 2 Hahei Beach Road in Hahei, and there is no pickup service, so travellers make their own way there.

A dark cave mouth in a cream cliff on the Cathedral Cove coast, seen from a distance across the water, foam below.

What's Included

Included

Professional and experienced guide
Double sea kayaks
High quality kayaking equipment
Safety gear provided
Dry bags provided for cameras/phones
Refreshments included at Cathedral Cove
Full commentary during the tour
Kayak the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve
Land on the beach at Cathedral Cove
The Blowhole

Itinerary

Meet at Hahei BeachThe tour starts and finishes at Hahei Beach, meeting at 2 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei. Toilets and changing rooms are located near the kayaks.
Paddle the marine reserveKayak through the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve, taking in sea caves, hidden bays and offshore islands, with full commentary from the guide.
Visit the blowholePaddle deep inside the blowhole, which the operator guarantees is visited whenever the tour runs.
Stop at Cathedral CoveAlong the way, the group lands on the beach at Cathedral Cove for morning or afternoon tea, which the operator provides.
Lunch back at HaheiThe group returns to the starting point for a lunch break. Bring your own food, collect it from your car at the beach, or walk to the cafe or shop for a takeaway.
Finish at Hahei BeachThe tour ends at Hahei Beach, the same place it began, with changing rooms and toilets nearby.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes.

Where this tour sits among 3 tours in Cathedral Cove Sea Kayak Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Kayak, Refreshments Included$99
Classic Kayak, Drink Included$116.32
Full-Day 6-Hour Kayak (this tour)$177

Fitness and pace. This is a full day of paddling, about six hours door to door. The operator designed it for experienced kayakers or those fit and confident on the water, so be honest about your condition before booking.
Changing facilities. Toilets and changing rooms are located near the kayaks, so you can change before and after the paddling. The lunch stop back at the starting point gives another chance to use them.
Food and drink. Refreshments at Cathedral Cove are included, but lunch is not. Pack your own, or plan on the takeaway option from the cafe or shop during the lunch break at Hahei.
Cameras and phones. Dry bags are provided for cameras and phones. The guide gives full commentary during the tour, and the paddle goes deep inside the blowhole, so protected gear matters.
Kids and age. Children over 12 years old are recommended. The tour is designed for experienced kayakers or those fit and confident on the water.
Getting there. There is no pickup. Meet at 2 Hahei Beach Road in Hahei. If you leave anything in a car parked at the beach, you can access it during the lunch break.

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Common issues. The honest limits are fitness and weather. The tour is aimed at experienced kayakers or the fit and confident, and the Blowhole Guarantee applies only when the tour is running. Lunch is not included, so you need to bring food or buy a takeaway. There is no pickup, and travellers must arrange their own arrival at Hahei Beach.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

A professional and experienced guide, double sea kayaks, quality kayaking equipment, safety gear and dry bags are all provided. Refreshments at Cathedral Cove, full commentary, the marine reserve paddle, the beach landing and the blowhole visit are also included.

Is Lunch Included?

No. The operator provides refreshments at Cathedral Cove but not lunch. There is a lunch break back at the starting point, where you can eat your own food, take it from your car, or walk to the cafe or shop for a takeaway.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No pickup is offered. The tour starts and finishes at 2 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei, and travellers make their own way there.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full day tour runs for six hours. It combines Cathedral Cove with the coastline south of Hahei, a beach stop, the blowhole and a lunch break back at the start point.

Is It Suitable For Children Or Beginners?

Children over 12 years old are recommended. The tour is designed for experienced kayakers or those who are fit and confident on the water, so first-timers should think carefully before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour runs in English and starts from Hahei Beach.