Cathedral Cove is a marine reserve covering 9 square kilometres, an untouched natural sanctuary of bird and marine life, as well as a stunning vista of rocks and sandy beaches, able to be navigated by a multitude of tours from nearby Hahei, including glass bottom boats or a walking trek across beautiful scenery to Cathedral Cove itself.
"This site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands. Reefs of hard rock, soft sediments, intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants, crustacea, moluscs and fish. Sheltered from the worst of the southerly winds Te Whanganui-A-Hei gives visitors and unparalleled opportunity to learn from and enjoy an unspoilt marine environment."
Hoho Rock, at Cathedral Cove.
Cathedral Cove, featuring its one of a kind natural rock archway that you can walk through.
A view from under the natural rock archway out at Cathedral Cove.
Sunset at Cathedral Cove.
Cathedral Cove offers a unique and natural experience of the beauty New Zealand has to offer. And your experience doesn't have to end there. Once you arrive back in Hahei you will find an idyllic little town, with plenty of places on the water to enjoy a quiet lunch or dinner and take in the scenery. Cathedral Cove also offers divers a unique destination to observe untouched marine life in a protected marine sanctuary. If you're a licensed diver, it's a must!
When I last stayed at Toru Lodge I went around Cathedral Cove on a glass bottom boat and did some snorkelling. The fish around the area are truly beautiful, and on the trip we were taken to an area where we could swim into a hollowed out cave with an open roof where you could look up whilst in the warm water and see the beautiful sky. It was something unlike any other thing I've seen before, and I reccomend it thoroughly.
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