What's included
Pick up and Drop off at Central Auckland Accom
Time to visit Cathedral Cove
Visit to Hot Water Beach (Shovels Included)
Stop at local cafe or winery for lunch (meals not included)
Mount Paku Summit Climb
Pick Ups between 6.30am and 7.30am.
(Varies slightly depending on low tide)
We can pick up from most Central City accomodations. Otherwise we pick up fom the the Sky Tower and Britomart
Tour Returns 6.00pm - 7.00pm depending on the day
Departure Day(s)
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
The itinerary varies day by day with the tides, so we are always at Hot Water Beach as close to low tide as possible.
A typical day is; 6.30am
Pick Up Auckland Central 7.00am - 9.30am Drive to Tairua.
A scenic drive through the Hauraki Plains and over the Coromandel Ranges.
One stop for Coffee/Bathrooms etc.
9.30am - 10.15am Mount Paku Summit Climb; Short Steep climb, offering great views and a chance to stretch the legs after the drive.
10.45am - 12.45pm Hike into the beautiful Cathedral Cove, (One of the gateways to Narnia)
This is a 30min - 40 min walk each way.
It has some hills and I recommend comfortable shoes and a drink bottle. The beach at the end is beautiful. You'll have time to relax and explore a before walking back to the van.
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch at a local cafe.
This is at guests own expense, and they are welcome to bring a packed lunch, however the cafe has some great options.
2.00pm - 3.00pm Dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach.
Your guide will bring some shovels so you can dig your own natural spa into these epic hot springs that come out onto the beach and can only be accessed at low tide. (There are changing rooms at the beach, but no hot showers)
3.00pm -6.00pm Return to Auckland in time for dinner. We are sure after a long epic day you'll be able to get some sleep on the ride home.
