Cathedral Cove
A gleaming arch of white rock connects two perfect scoops of sand on the Coromandel Peninsula, with pōhutukawa trees flowering crimson above in December.
- Best forBeach
- Approx. flying time~12h 55m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportClaris (GBZ)
About this place
The walk in takes about forty-five minutes from Hahei, or you can kayak round the marine reserve's coastline, which is the better day out. New Zealand summer — December to March — brings water warm enough to linger in.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 15°C in August to 23°C in January. Driest in February and March; wettest in November, with rain on about 16 days. The sea is warmest in February at around 22°C, coolest at 15°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August15° · rain 12 days · sea 15°Cool and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
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