Cathedral Cove Water Taxi
Cathedral Cove Water Taxi, Hahei: Address, Phone Number, Cathedral Cove Water Taxi Reviews: 4.5/5
Cathedral Cove Water Taxi
Cathedral Cove Water Taxi
4.5
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The Water Taxi is an express service which takes you to Cathedral Cove. Park at Hahei Beach, and the Water Taxi departs Hahei Beach approximately every 30 mins, and also Cathedral Cove approximately every 30 mins. Stay as long as you like, just come back when you're ready! Weather dependent service, please call for automated message about operations for the day. Cash/card accepted, no bookings req
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Sarah P
6 contributions
Feb 2022
We were on a time limit and unsure if we could fit in the 2hr round trip to walk, when we saw the water taxi ready to head off. They saw us walking down the beach and waited for us. Friendly staff, quick trip, and we were able to visit Cathedral Cove and walk back to Hahei Beach without running late for our next excursion - perfect
Written 21 February 2022
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Jane J
Wellington, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Excellent service. Fast. Easy to book on the beach once you’ve decided you can’t be bothered walking back up the hill. (Lovely 30min downhill stroll from the top carpark at Hahei).
Only negative is the price. $70 for family of four one way and it’s a 10min trip.
Only negative is the price. $70 for family of four one way and it’s a 10min trip.
Written 1 January 2022
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Ross P
Townsville, Australia12 contributions
Jan 2020
Really appreciated not having to do the walk back. Service was timely and professional. No hesitation in recommending.
Written 5 February 2020
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Kate C
st paul246 contributions
Jan 2020
This quick 5 -10 minute water taxi to Cathedral Cove is worth it if your feet ache too much to walk the trail. Cathedral Cove is beautiful and a "not-to-be-missed" destination. Or walk one way through the Fern Forest and take the taxi the other way. The Fern Forest is a must see part of the Coromandel Peninsula too.
Written 17 January 2020
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Fitzgelo1
Dublin, Ireland30 contributions
Jan 2020
My friend hurt his foot while walking out to cathedral cove so we got a taxi back - the staff are so friendly and helpful, speedy return to hahei and nice to see the coast from a boat too!
Written 13 January 2020
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Mia
3 contributions
Jan 2020
This saved a lot of time. We took it one way into Cathedral Cove and walked back on the trail. It looks like there is usually a queue for the return visit from Cathedral Cove back to the car park (so get in line early or buy tickets soon after arriving at Cathedral Cove), but there was no wait for the ride into Cathedral Cove from the car park.
Written 11 January 2020
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Erana
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
Post stroke 20 months I was really impressed by the staff.. they are kind and patient and helped me get on and off the boat. Thank you
Written 10 December 2019
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AandPC
Bedford, UK17 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Totally calm day. Got to Cove on foot. Waited for water taxi. After over 30 minutes no sign of it. Rang the number to get message that no service due to weather conditions. Wonder if in fact due to low numbers of tourists. Don’t market yourselves as a service always running every 30 minutes.
Written 11 November 2019
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Hi there. Understand your frustration. Unfortunately we can't run when there is too much swell, as it's just not safe and too difficult to land a 4T of boat on the beach. There are good numbers of tourists around and we'd love to be working. We state on our signage we are weather dependant and to please call the number prior to check whether we're working, or not, to avoid disappointment. Thanks.
Written 12 November 2019
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Dora Falconer C
5 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Wow so cool..... we decided to take the water taxi to Cathedral Cove and on board was Hayden and Katy, which were both superstars and were so lovely. We got dropped at the cove and decided to walk back, what an amazing way to spend the day.
But you can do it either way or both ways, this is a great service with an amazing team which allows people to see the cove without the walk and the amazing coast on the way to the cove.
We are kiwis and would highly recommend this company.
Thanks again team
But you can do it either way or both ways, this is a great service with an amazing team which allows people to see the cove without the walk and the amazing coast on the way to the cove.
We are kiwis and would highly recommend this company.
Thanks again team
Written 10 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
gwionjones
Cardiff, UK2 contributions
Is it $15 return or one way?
m_a_c_b
Hahei, New Zealand2 contributions
One way
Dolores059
Chilliwack, BC6 contributions
When is the first departure in the morning from Hahei Beach on Sept 11, 2017?
Frequently Asked Questions about Cathedral Cove Water Taxi
- Hotels near Cathedral Cove Water Taxi:
- (0.35 km) Hahei Beach Resort
- (0.20 km) Hawleys B & B Hahei
- (0.42 km) Tatahi Lodge Beach Resort
- (0.63 km) Hahei Horizon Bed & Breakfast
- (0.79 km) The Church Accommodation
- Restaurants near Cathedral Cove Water Taxi:
- (0.36 km) The Pour House
- (0.39 km) Hahei Beach Cafe
- (0.42 km) Serial Griller
- (0.33 km) Costal Co-Op
- (0.79 km) The Church Bistro