Coromandel Peninsula: Scenic Day Trip Adventure

Escape Auckland for a scenic day trip to Mount Maunganui. Explore nature, hike, relax on beaches, or enjoy vibrant cafes. Flexible adventure awaits.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Start your day with a warm welcome at a central Auckland location. Join your small group and meet your local guide before getting comfortable in an air-conditioned vehicle. As you depart the city, your guide will share fascinating insights about the region and outline the day’s exciting itinerary.
  • Waikato Region - Travel…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • In person guide
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Towels, Swimwear, Wet Bags ( Please bring this along)
Additional Information

Depart from Auckland for a picturesque small-group day excursion to the Coromandel Peninsula. Journey through the lush Waikato farmland and delightful coastal landscapes, pausing at Hahei Beach — an idyllic location to stretch and enjoy the scenery.
Savor a leisurely picnic lunch by the seaside before visiting Hot Water Beach, where you can create your…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nomad37657682819
Apr 2, 2026
Book this tour if you get the chance, amazing - Jaime was such a great guide and honestly made the whole Coromandel trip such a fun and easy day. He picked us up bright and early and kept the vibe going from the start — even the coffee stop at the Bugger Cafe had us laughing 😂 The drive could’ve felt long with all the winding roads, but Jaime made it really enjoyable, pointing out things along the way like the forests, mountains, mānuka trees, and even saw where kiwis grow. You can tell he really knows the area and loves what he does. Despite the rain, our stop at Cathedral Cove was still absolutely stunning and definitely worth it. Then heading to Hot Water Beach was such a cool experience — digging our own hot pool in the sand was something we’ll never forget! Jaime kept everything running smoothly without ever making it feel rushed and made sure everyone was having a good time. Such an amazing day all round — couldn’t have asked for a better guide! Highly recommend if you get the chance
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750margaritaw
Mar 30, 2026
100% Recommended - Excellent tour! David, our guide, was exceptional—everything was very well planned. He shared many great tips and interesting facts about New Zealand.
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Backpacker321288
Mar 27, 2026
Would recommend this tour - The trip was a lot of fun, the beaches were breathtaking and Liam went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a good time. We loved it and recommend this tour to everyone. The “walk” to the cove is more of a hike so I would caution anyone that struggles with strenuous exercise or take a boat when they are running.
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Happybillmore
Mar 24, 2026
A Beautiful Day and Great Experience. Don't let it pass you by. - A great day away from tbe beautiful city of Auckland. Our tour director, Liam, was very prompt in picking us up. Our vehicle was very comfortable. Liam was very friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgable of New Zealand and the surrounding area. We had a nice pace throughout the tour. The beach was very beautiful and great for swimming. We were provided a nice lunch with beverages. Also included were snacks and an ice cream stop. The hot sand beach was awesome and a great experience. Plenty of time to enjoy the hoe pools. A fun time.
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Stay38177258017
Mar 22, 2026
Beautiful Spots, Great Company & Awesome Guide Liam! - We had an absolutely amazing experience on our tour to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The scenic views were stunning, and visiting Hot Water Beach was such a unique and memorable experience. A special mention to Liam—he was fantastic throughout the day. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. He truly made the trip even more enjoyable. We also really appreciated the delicious vegetarian lunch that was arranged—it was thoughtful and well taken care of. And of course, the stop at Pokeno for ice cream was the perfect sweet ending to a great day! Overall, we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting New Zealand. Thank you, Liam, for such a wonderful experience!
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Denisl456
Mar 21, 2026
Cathedral Cove tour - It was great trip. Scenery/beaches. Cathedral Cove was beautiful. Jamie our guide was great and very attentive to the group and very knowledgeable . Would highly recommend.
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779mayx
Mar 21, 2026
A trip you’ll never forget - This was a great tour that we’ll never forget. The cathedral Cove was phenomenal and the hot water. beach was fantastic. We had such a wonderful time. Liam did everything to make the trip memorable. This is the best tour and Liam is the best tour guide!👍
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Kiwihugger
Mar 20, 2026
Definitely Worth the $$ and the Time - I Recommend This Tour! - The tour was very good - perfect weather and a lovely drive. David is an excellent tour guide, with lots of interesting information and entertaining stories. Cathedral Cove was certainly worth the effort of the walk down and back up again! Spectacularly beautiful spot. Hot Water Beach proved very entertaining for the folks on the tour, all digging madly trying to find the hot water. (We did succeed eventually.)
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184matthewe
Mar 20, 2026
Fantastic day of beaches and ice cream - Our trip through parts of the Coromandel Peninsula with our tour guide, David, was fantastic! Cathedral Cove was worth the price alone, but my wife and I had a great time at the other beaches as well. David was a joy to spend the day with, and his recommendation to end the beach day with ice cream was perfect. I enthusiastically recommend others to try this trip out if you're staying in Auckland.
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Rhondacw1775sm
Mar 18, 2026
Spectacular - Excellent, lots of good history was spoken. Excellent driver very knowledgeable
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From $148
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).