UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024:
The Cathedral Cove Walk is currently closed due to damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
- There is currently no walking access to Cathedral Cove as it is an active worksite. Do not use the track at all (this includes the Hahei Beach to Grange Road Lookout/Trailhead section).
- It is expected to reopen in December 2024.
- You can see the cove via boat tours like this, or this one that looks cool.
I’ll update this post when the track has reopened with the latest information.
Hey, it’s Jub here. I’m the guy behind Chur New Zealand, helping you have the best time hiking, trekking, walking…whatever you want to call it…in NZ. I’m based in Queenstown and am always out and about exploring trails, old & new. If you have any questions, reach out.
The track from the beach is closed for repairs until the end of December 2021. You will need to walk up Grange Road or catch the bus to the lookout from the main carpark, or from the stop outside the Hahei dairy.
Hey Terry, that’s useful information. Thank you!
Great report thanks!
Oh and there is an organised swim to Cathedral Cove and back to HaHei each year. About 4km. Google it or see Auckland Central Masters Swim
Hey Brent,
Thanks for letting us know about the swim. Looks like it was just a few days ago…I don’t think you’ll see me there, but fun for those who enjoy open water haha.
https://www.aucklandharbourswims.org.nz/our-swims/cathedral-cove-swim
Cheers,
Jub