Title: Hahei Beach in Waikato - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Hahei Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Hahei-Beach-Hotels.0-l6108212-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Waikato](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Waikato.d6047974.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Waikato](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Waikato.d6047974.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hahei Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hahei-Beach.d6108212.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikato Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Waikato.d6047974.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hahei Beach Tours and Activities ![Hahei Beach featuring a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hahei Beach featuring a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/939e2140-3a93-4c63-8f3e-b7bf33b69d76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hahei Beach showing a bay or harbor, a sunset and island images](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/f27eb5a1-34b5-489d-a3cd-d3db517897c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hahei Beach showing a sandy beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/3d1befe7-2e1d-45c0-b6a7-f53ca011b665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hahei Beach which includes a coastal town, a bay or harbour and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108212/4af4c01e-baf8-4fca-820e-3d51146a08f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hahei Beach Activities --- --- #### Nestled between some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular attractions, this tiny coastal hamlet is a great base for exploring the North Island. Situated on the majestic Mercury Bay, the tiny settlement of Hahei Beach becomes a bustling tourist town in the summer months. Its 350 permanent residents will welcome you to their town, ready to show you their beautiful pink-shell beach, the protected marine reserve and the pods of dolphins that live off shore. Enjoy a round of golf, browse for souvenirs at local gift shops and enjoy a pint at a local craft brewery as you indulge in the offerings of the Coromandel Peninsula. Located near Whitianga and the world famous Hot Water Beach, Hahei Beach is an ideal place to base yourself as you explore the region. Take a morning stroll along the coastline to reach Hot Water Beach and see why thousands of visitors come to the stretch of sand each year. The geothermic activity beneath the sand heats up the ocean water and the temperatures are ideal for bathing along the shore. Dig yourself a hole in the sand to experience your own private hot spring. Embark on a guided kayak tour from Hahei Beach. Find tour operators in town. Explore the protected marine reserve that surrounds Hahei Beach as you keep watch for pods of dolphins. Capture photographs as the dolphins play in the shallow water. Make the journey to the stunning Cathedral Cove, accessible only by boat, to see one of the highlights of the area. Back on shore, lay out a towel on the pink sand of Hahei Beach. The beach is made of millions of light pink shells, which make for beautiful photographs. Hahei Beach is located about 14 kilometres (9 miles) east of Whitianga and can be reached by car, ferry or a pleasant coastal walk. There is plenty of accommodation in Hahei Beach but note that if you are visiting in peak periods, book in advance as the region becomes busy, especially during the Christmas holiday season. ## Plan a trip to see Hahei Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/83b27781_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Grand Millennium Auckland Auckland Central Business District CA $2,017 per person May 22 - May 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Calgary (YYC) to Auckland (AKL) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,714 reviews) We were upgraded to a suite which was great. So much room. While some of the common spaces are starting to show their age the room was great and fairly modern. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![QT Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54040000/54037300/54037276/8dfddf53_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### QT Auckland Auckland Central Business District CA $2,434 per person Apr 21 - Apr 26 found 3 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Auckland (AKL) 9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews) Amazing clean room fantadtic rooftop bar Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 ![The Hotel Britomart](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44460000/44455300/44455269/99eec22f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Hotel Britomart Auckland Central Business District CA $3,315 per person Apr 14 - Apr 18 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews) A fantastic hotel right in the heart of CBD! There were a good amount of good restaurants and shops as well as attractions in the area. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Cathedral Cove Beach which includes a sunset, rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/84a38bda-8566-44df-b84c-44ae2e14fc52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral Cove 4.5/5(27 reviews) Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve. [](https://expedia.ca/Cathedral-Cove-Hahei.d6108210.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hot Water Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108208/d20d9da6-92bf-4642-a2b9-00c239ef9404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hot Water Beach 4.5/5(29 reviews) Dig your own pool in the warm sand and soak in the waters of a natural hot springs when you visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Hot-Water-Beach-Waikato.d6108208.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cooks Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108204/165e25da-e220-4f97-a66d-5a3a84831626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cooks Beach 4/5(12 reviews) Thick forest leads down to this popular swimming beach in Mercury Bay, where explorer Captain Cook anchored in 1769. [](https://expedia.ca/Cooks-Beach-Waikato.d6108204.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lonely Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108202/ffcc542e-ac26-4c8a-b8c3-a8490d03c53f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lonely Bay Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Plan for a day of peace and quiet at this secret spot reached by traversing a trail along a cliff face. [](https://expedia.ca/Lonely-Bay-Beach-Waikato.d6108202.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shakespeare Lookout showing mountains, a sunset and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108206/4b4157a5-83c7-4c56-8605-a65513310737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shakespeare Cliff Lookout Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand. [](https://expedia.ca/Shakespeare-Cliff-Lookout-Cooks-Beach.d6108206.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve You can take time to visit Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve during your travels to Hahei. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its cathedral. 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