Gemstone Bay
Gemstone Bay
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Lucinda J
Wellington, New Zealand1,077 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
A little difficult to get in and out of but great snorkelling once you’re in we saw tons of snapper and huge schools of bait fish
Written 11 January 2022
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Kim Howell
16 contributions
Nov 2020
Beautiful scenery, but no beach. It is all rocks. Perfect snorkel place but hard to get down onto and no beach at all.
Written 16 November 2020
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Paul F
17 contributions
Jul 2020
A short hop of the main track to Cathedral Cove just like the side track to Stingray Bay. A rocky foreshore, clear water, views of the cliffs and a good spot to get into the water for snorkelling.
Written 4 July 2020
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Ocean Wanderer
5 contributions
Jan 2020
The first time we visited, it was really choppy but we were all so excited. We hopped in the water and didn't see a thing. The visibility was terrible. We came back on a better day and it was utterly beautiful. We could see perfectly and there were huge snapper EVERYWHERE. They were so friendly, not scared of us and swam around without a care. I regularly visit Hahei and I always snorkel at gemstone bay at least once. There are stacks of stingrays there too, you just have to be patient. I would recommend bringing footwear because the beach is very rocky and it can be tough on your feet. Also visit on a calm day for a better experience. Accessing the water can sometimes be tricky because there are so many rocks, you may want a wet suit if you get cold easily. Overall I would very highly recommend Gemstone bay, the scenery is gorgeous if you aren't a swimmer and the snorkelling is exceptional, definitely worth the trip.
Written 29 April 2020
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Caitlin E
Dumfries, UK38 contributions
Aug 2019
Lovely little bay which we visited when we realised we wouldn't get to Cathedral COve before sunset. You can get to this cove in about 15 minutes walk from the carpark. Lots of signs were suggesting this would be a great area to go snorkling but sadly we didn't know this before arriving! As we went through the town the next day, we saw lots of shops with snorkelling gear available for hire so I would recommend doing this if you come along with more time than we did! Great views and photography opportunities even if you don't go snorkelling though.
Written 7 September 2019
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kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia13,998 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Gemstone Bay is one of several small beaches in the Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve, it can be reached via a pathway leading off the main sealed pathway to Cathedral Cove, roughly a ten minute walk from the Lookout at Grange Road Carpark. A place of great tranquility and beauty.
Written 3 July 2019
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CFEIII
Center, TX5,774 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
As an option to joining the crowds at Cathedral Cove, you may want to slip by there, take a selfie, then come back to either Sting Ray or Gemstone cove. Gemstone has a snorkel trail that I didn't try, but others I know saw a variety of fish including a stingray there. The place is beautiful, and you will likely have it nearly to yourself.
Written 18 April 2019
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MoragHughson
Tauranga, New Zealand73 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The snorkeling was a bit murky. I think there had been some rough weather lately and that had stirred everything up. Did see a Sting Ray and some Moamoa fish. Will have to return on a better day (sunnier) to see if that improves.
Be aware this is a stony beach, so you are wise to have footwear to get down into the water, e.g. snorkeling shoes.
Be aware this is a stony beach, so you are wise to have footwear to get down into the water, e.g. snorkeling shoes.
Written 22 February 2019
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Where is the nearest powered site to Gemstone Bay please?
Written 29 February 2020
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