Welcoming The New Year At The Stunning Cathedral Cove

During my recent new year trip to New Zealand I took a week long road trip to see some of the natural wonders of this beautiful country. We drove to the Coramandel which is one of New Zealand’s premier beach areas a I was blown away. It’s only a 2.5 hour drive from Auckland and the drive itself is stunning, snaking up and around mountains on narrow roads. The cathedral cove is a world famous rock formation and beach shaped by the coastal erosion. The sheer size of it is breath taking and the beaches around it are beautiful spots for swimming and relaxing. The cove is about a 30 minute walk from the car park but it’s an easy walk and there are toilets along the way, along with stunning views from the look outs. You can also take some of the longer hikes around the area, all are clearly signposted and well maintained. It’s a must do if you’re in the area! Just be very aware of the tides as they can change quickly, also be very aware of rockfall. There had been some big rockfall in the days before our visit. #celebrateit #travel #naturalwonders #newzealand #cathedralcove #newyear #chinesenewyear