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Hahei is famed for its spectacular, pink sandy beach. The nearby town centre includes everything from fine dining to arts, crafts and galleries. You'll be able to find tour operators, cafés, travel services and more.

From the lookout point on the 1.5km-long beach, and within walking distance of our B&B, you'll find access to Cathedral Cove and the Marine Reserve. A beach to the south provides a scenic walking track, all the way to Cathedral Cove. Meanwhile, you'll be able to visit the Te Pare Point historic reserve at the southern end of Hahei Beach, a pa occupied by the Ngati Hei people.

Hahei Hotel

Cathedral Cove Walk

There are several scenic walking tracks adjacent to the Marine Reserve, including the two-hour return trek to Cathedral Cove. Along the way you'll enjoy views over Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and Cathedral Cove itself.

Foot access to the Cathedral Cove car park is at the western end of Hahei Beach, while vehicle access is located along Grange Road (turn left past the shops and go all the way to the end of Grange Road).

Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve

We're proud to be able to introduce guests to Coromandel's first marine reserve, officially designated in early 1993. It's easy to reach from our accommodation at Hahei Beach, and can be combined with a visit to Cathedral Cove.

The reserve is named 'Te Whanganui-A-Hei' after a Maori Chief who arrived on a Te Arawa waka (a form of canoe), at the time of the Polynesian migration to New Zealand in the 1300s.

Hot Water Beach

Enjoy the unique experience of digging your own natural pool! In this particular area, naturally occurring hot water bubbles up to fill holes dug in the sand.

There are two fissures at Hot Water Beach, issuing water as hot as 64°C (147°F) – and at a rate of up to 15 litres per minute. The best time to visit Hot Water Beach is within two hours on either side of low tide, during normal sea conditions.

Front Beach & Flaxmill Bay

A notably picturesque stretch of coast, consisting of sheltered, north-facing beaches. Here you'll find the perfect conditions for both swimming and rock exploring. Located between Cooks Beach and Flaxmill Bay is Shakespeare Cliff, an interesting scenic reserve. A very short track leads from here, up to a vantage point offering memorable views of Mercury Bay. On this site, a cairn records the 1769 arrival of the HMS Endeavour, under the command of Lieutenant Captain Cook.

'No sea can hurt her,' he once famously said of this vessel.

Meanwhile, another highlight of the area is Lonely Bay – found by walking down from the Shakespeare Reserve, and easily reached from the Hahei Bed and Breakfast.

Cook Beach

A 3km crescent of fine golden sand – its safe waters flanked by Shakespeare Cliff to the west, and the Purangi River picnic spot to the east. Cook Beach can be accessed via Highway 25 (taking the Hot Water Beach turn off).