Popular Destination

Cathedral Cove is one of the most photogenic in New Zealand. The small cave frames the white sand beach and gently lapping ocean perfectly. It’s one of the best beaches I’ve seen in New Zealand and is definitely worth seeking out if you’re nearby (which you probably will be, as it’s only three hours from Auckland). Cathedral Cove is fairly popular, but it was nowhere near as busy as Hot Water Beach. The walk, which is quite easy, must put a few people off. The walk is actually a bit of a highlight, and if you do it in perfect conditions the views would be pretty incredible (search for some photos on Google and you’ll see what I mean).