Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve

Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve is on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand, covering an area of 840 hectares. Cathedral Cove is named after the arch located there, linking Mare's Leg Cove to Cathedral Cove

There are several scenic tracks on land adjacent to the reserve, including the 2hr return walk to Cathedral Cove track, which gives access to Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and Cathedral Cove.

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Cathedral Cove Walk: Walking and tramping in Hahei area

A walking track gives access to Gemstone Bay, Stingray Bay and the beautiful sandy beaches at Cathedral Cove separated by a rock arch. Although this track is well graded, there are some hill slopes.

Did you know: Foot access to the Cathedral Cove car park is at the western end of Hahei Beach and vehicle access is up Grange Road (turn left past shops and go all the way to end of Grange Road)

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Know before you go

• Allow plenty of time, wear appropriate footwear, and take food and water with you.
• The north-western end of the beach at Stingray Bay is closed due to the danger of falling rocks and debris from the cliffs above. Visitors are advised not to use this end of the beach or adjacent waters.
• Signs and markers are in place to identify and warn people of the danger area.
• Take care when walking through the arch separating the two beaches at Cathedral Cove.
• Rockfall hazards exist in and around the arch and could occur at any time due to ongoing natural weathering and erosion.
• A management regime is in place to monitor the condition of the arch to make it as safe as possible.