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Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour: Small Groups and Personal Service
4.9
816 Ratings
Hahei
- Small groups and personal service
- We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove
- Friendly guides and modern kayaking equipment
- We have been delivering safe and professional tours for over 21years
- Open all year round
- Small groups and personal service
- We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove
- Friendly guides and modern kayaking equipment
- We have been delivering safe and professional tours for over 21years
- Open all year round
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hahei Beach - The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. The tour offers great photo opportunities and is topped off with cappuccinos, hot chocolates and cookies at Cathedral Cove!
- Hahei Beach - The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. The tour offers great photo opportunities and is topped off with cappuccinos, hot chocolates and cookies at Cathedral Cove!

What's Included
- Tea and coffee included
- Tea and coffee included
Additional Information
- Any special needs/ requests just contact us directly and we’ll try our hardest to accomodate you
- Any special needs/ requests just contact us directly and we’ll try our hardest to accomodate you
Location
Hahei Beach
Hahei Beach Road
The meeting point is at the kayaks on Hahei Beach. Drive to the end of Hahei Beach Road and park where you can. Walk onto the beach and the kayaks are to your right. Please arrive on the beach 15 minutes before the starting time of the trip.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(816 Ratings)
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Hicks96
Jul 19, 2025
100% would recommend Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours! - We had an amazing trip - we were blessed with a beautiful day and smooth sea. Our guide was able to talk about the history of the area and even made us lattes when we stopped off at Cathedral Cove! We explored the shoreline and saw stingrays and then went out the the islands. Would 100% recommend!
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532johnpaulh
Jun 24, 2025
If you’re thinking about going, DO IT! Breathtakingly Amazing. It should be a crime not to go - This was a phenomenal tour. It was like home run after home run. Beautiful location, stellar staff. Shoutout Hayden our guide. If there is a Mount Olympus for outdoor adventures, then Hayden is sitting atop it. Paddle in hand, eyes scanning the horizon like a demigod of the waterways.
From the moment we pushed off, it was clear this wasn’t going to be your average kayaking tour. No. This was a full-blown hero’s journey through the untamed beauty of NZ, led by a guide who doesn’t just know the sea, he commands it.
Hayden wasn’t just knowledgeable, he was a walking, paddling encyclopedia with the soul of a poet and the confidence of a seasoned adventurer. Every cove had a story. Every rock had a name. Every seal, bird, and breeze seemed like they were in on some ancient script, written just for us.
He didn’t just guide us—he orchestrated an experience. There was a moment where the sun hit the water just right, and a pod of dolphins appeared on the horizon and I swear to you, it felt like Hayden summoned them. I don’t know if he’s human or half sea-spirit, but whatever he is, you want him on your tour.
So here’s the truth: if you’re even thinking about kayaking and you get a chance to book do it. Drop everything. Cancel your plans. Forget Disneyland. This is the real magic.
This wasn’t a tour. It was a saga. And Hayden? He’s the legend that made it unforgettable.
11/10. Would follow this man into the sea again.
He also took pictures of us while we were out so we didn’t risk losing our phones
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Loulou4410
Jun 22, 2025
So nice ! - Perfect afternoon with Jared !
A nice mix between sport and history and as a reward a point of view of cathedral cove with a delicious capuccino and home made cookies 🤪
Thx !
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Fjgrigg
Jun 2, 2025
Fabulous - 10/10 all round- Jarrod is very professional and the scenery speaks for itself-3 hours is enough time to experience Hahei/ Mercury Bay
Cathedral Cove cool and so is going through the rocks and wee tunnel.
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Leefinucane
Jun 1, 2025
Kayak trip - In the kids words..."amazing kayaking trip, superb customer service and loved the hot chocolate on the beach" The team went out of their way to look after us today...genuinely appreciated it. Would highly recommend!
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Stubaital072014
May 25, 2025
Customer orientation at its best! - Astonishing tour! Great organization, easy communication via WhatsApp, paddling made for everyone, relaxing stop at cathedral cove with tea and cookies, lot of information on Cook, Tasman, Māori, marine reserve park from the guide, we saw stingrays just beneath our Kajak. Great day! Lovely experience! Do it if you have the chance to do so! Thank you Mike and team also for the extra transfer service! Great day!
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S2796shkevint
May 7, 2025
Awesome kayak trip Cathedral Cove - Brilliant trip with our guide Hayden making all the difference . Friendly , confident , reassuring, informative and super professional. Highly recommended
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Johanna
May 6, 2025
Family activity - It was great, with two kids aged 8 and 9. Possible activity for a single parent, which is not everywhere. The coffee was delicious!
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Paul_f
Apr 26, 2025
Highlight of our North Island trip - This was an excellent activity - a real memorable highlight of our 3 week trip around NZ. The kayaks were stable and easy to manoeuvre and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.
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Road16704158509
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing scenery, knowledgeable and friendly guides - 10/10 - Even though the ocean swells didn't allow us to go to Cathedral Cove, the guides took us to caves and showed us some great historical and beautiful places that we'd never have seen otherwise. We loved it!
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