New Zealand Cathedral Cove Coromandel Peninsula

Accessible only on foot boat or kayak famous Cathedral Cove is one of the must visit sites on The Coromandel.Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve Te Whanganui- A-Hei covers 9 square kilometres and is New Zealands sixth marine reserve. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.This site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands.Reefs of hard rock soft sediments intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants crustaceans molluscs and fish. Sheltered from the worst of the southerly winds Te Whanganui-A-Hei gives visitors an opportunity to learn from and enjoy an unspoilt marine environment.