By car

• You can get to Hahei by car following SH25, near Whenuakite there is a major intersection which is well sign posted which will take you directly to Hahei.

Getting to Cathedral Cove

• Cathedral Cove walkway – Follow the signposted walkway which starts at the top of Grange Road. Note that from Oct to the end of April the Grange Rd car park is designated as drop off only. Visitors should park at the Visitor Car Park at the entrance to Hahei and then either walk from there or take the shuttle bus.
• Cathedral Cove Water Taxi leaves from the beach in front of Hahei carpark to Cathedral Cove every 30 minutes. Look for yellow & black flags which mark the pick up and drop off points. Note the taxi does not operate during rough weather.
• Cathedral Cove Kayak provides a variety of sea kayaking tour options to paddle to Cathedral Cove that suit all ages.

Other transport

See the Getting Around Guide for a range of options.

• Pack a backpack with all of your beach essentials and take a magnificent walk to Cathedral Cove - approximately 1.5 hours return from the signposted walkway at the top of Grange Road. During the summer period the Grange Road car park is drop off only - parking is available at the Visitor Car Park at the entrance to Hahei. On your walk to Cathedral Cove you can take a detour along the way and visit Stingray Bay (20minutes one way). Make sure you don’t forget your camera!
• Set yourself up with a beach towel on Hahei Beach for the day and enjoy some quality beach time.

• The intricate caves and underwater arches in the Te Whanganui a Hei Marine Reserve offer excellent diving and snorkelling. At Gemstone Bay you can enjoy the snorkel trail which is designed for all snorkelling abilities from novices to the experienced.
• The annual April Hahei Tractor Bash has family fun activities including an impressive tractor parade.

• Hahei tractor boat ramp - accessible from Wigmore Crescent with trailer parking close by – note this ramp is swell dependent.

• Green, Hahei Beach Rd.
• Beach Toilets, Hahei Beach Rd.
• Wigmore Stream, Pa Rd.
• Kotare Reserve, Pa Rd (for sports events only).

• Hahei Holiday Resort.
• Hot Water Beach Holiday Park.