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Hahei
Coromandel Waikato
New Zealand 3591

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Māori Meaning:
The place of Hei
Proximity:
30 - 40 min (35 km) from Whitianga
2 hr 15 min (175 km) from Auckland
Population (2018):
Around 300 permanent residents
Hahei, Coromandel, New Zealand

Stunning beaches, marine reserve and the iconic Cathedral Cove.

Hahei is a small settlement and a well-known tourist attraction for it’s beautiful sandy beaches like the famous Cathedral Cove.

An amazing coastline offering fantastic scenic views, recreational places for people to interact with nature like the Hahei Marine Reserve – Te Whanganui-A-Hei which covers nine square kilometres and is administered by the Department of Conservation.

The site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the abundance and varied sea life associated with the Coastline and outlying islands. The intricate caves and underwater arches offer excellent diving and snorkelling. As does Gemstone Bay where you can enjoy the snorkel trail designed for snorkelling novices to the more experienced.

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Getting to Hahei

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.
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Hahei beach boat ramp

Accessible by tractor from Wigmore Crescent and trailer parking close by – note this ramp is swell dependent.

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Parking Areas

  • Parking is at the Visitor Car Park on Pa Road, on the right as you enter Hahei.
  • During the summer period a shuttle service runs from the free visitor car park on Pa Road to the start of the Cathedral Cove track. Alternatively walk to the start of the track which will add an extra 25 minutes from the car park around the beach.
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Things to do with kids

If you need an alternative from beach activities, Hahei Village Green playground including a basketball hoop is the perfect port of call adjacent to cafes, ice cream shops and a tennis court.

Tides

Check the low tide times before setting out – you need low tide to dig your hot pool.

Download and print our Tides PDF file for local tide times. It can be used for Hot Water Beach low tides throughout the whole year, to plan your soak in the pools months ahead of arrival.

Where to stay

Renting a bach is a popular way of enjoying a stay at Hahei.

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Where to get supplies

The Hahei General Store is a one-stop shop for ice creams, everyday items, petrol and local advice.

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Public Toilets (restrooms)

  • Village Green Toilets
    Hahei Beach Road.
  • Beach Toilets
    Hahei Beach Road.
  • Wigmore Stream Toilets
    Pa Road.
  • Kotare Reserve Toilets
    Pa Road (for sports events only).
  • Hahei Visitor Carpark Toilets
    20 Pa Road.
  • Cathedral Cove Carpark Toilets
    Grange Road.
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Waste Dumping Stations

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