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Covetrip / Beach / Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Hahei Beach

4.7 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Hahei Beach is in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Hahei is a coastal village on the Coromandel Peninsula. The beach is a wide white-sand bay; the Department of Conservation Cathedral Cove track traditionally starts from the Hahei area (check current access rules and shuttle options, as coastal path status can change). Parking in peak summer fills early.

White-sand Coromandel beach that is also the main gateway track to Cathedral Cove. Coordinates approximately -36.84, 175.81.

Browse more beaches in this region on the region page and nearby stays listed below.

At a glance

Water temperature
16 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
0.74 m
Shoreline
Dunes
Region
Coromandel Peninsula
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hahei Beach?

Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand (-36.84, 175.81).

What is the shore like?

dunes

Are there hotels nearby?

Yes — see Places to stay nearby on this page.

7-day forecast

20/09
16°
10°
Wind 39 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
16°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
19°
11°
Wind 32 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
14°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
15°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
16°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
17°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 4

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
19.9°
Feb
21.2°
Mar
20.9°
Apr
19.7°
May
18.1°
Jun
17°
Jul
16°
Aug
15.5°
Sep
15.2°
Oct
15.6°
Nov
17.6°
Dec
18.8°

Things to do nearby

Kayak to Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia

Spade hire – dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach

Hahei, Nova Zelândia

Places to stay nearby

Hahei Beach Resort Motel

Motel steps from Hahei Beach
≈ 110 €
300 m

The Church

Boutique stay in Hahei village
≈ 140 €
800 m

Tatahi Lodge Eco Guest House

Eco guest house in Hahei
≈ 100 €
1 km

Tatahi Lodge Beach Resort

Boutique resort in subtropical gardens · 300 m from Hahei Beach and near Cathedral Cove
≈ 124 $
300 m

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.4 km

Oamaru Bay Tourist Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.4 km

Coro Harbour View

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

The Olive Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.9 km

Heart of town

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
734 m

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.2 km

Peninsula Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
1 km

Tasman Holiday Parks

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
997 m

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia

Hot Water Beach

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia

Cooks Beach

Cooks Beach, Coromandel, New Zealand