Cathedral Cove Walk, Hahei Beach Marine Reserve & Hotwater Beach on the Coromandel Coast of New Zealand - Find accommodation - FAQ - Answered
The most frequently asked questions can be found below. Still have a question? Please use the Query Form at the end of this page.
 What time can we check in?
 Regular check-in between 3 - 6 pm, outside these hours by arrangement. Arriving early? Park your car in our secure parking, enjoy complimentary refreshments and start exploring.
| What time do we need to check out? | | Check-out is 10.30am.
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| Are pets allowed?
| | No.
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| Is smoking permitted? | | Ferry Landing Lodge is smoke free.
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| Wheelchair access? | | Limited access, please contact us for details.
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| How far to Hot Water Beach? | | Approximately 15 minutes drive from the lodge.
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| When is the best time to visit Hot Water Beach? | | Most accessible 1 hour either side of Low Tide. |
| How far to Hahei Beach? | | Approximately 12 minutes drive. |
| Is there a good time to visit Cathedral Cove? | | Anytime is good. Best photo opportunities are in the morning. At full tide, it may not be possible to walk through the 'cathedral' without getting your feet wet. |
| How far to Cooks Beach? | | 4 minutes drive, 30 - 40 minutes walk.
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| How far to Whitianga? | | By ferry boat, 3 minutes. By car, 45 minutes drive.
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| Best beaches for swimming.
| | Front beach, 5 minutes walk.
Flaxmill Bay, 10 minute walk, great for small children.
Lonely Bay, 30 minute walk, very secluded.
Cooks Beach, 30 minutes walk, safe family beach.
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| Laundry facilities.
| | None on site. 24/7 laundromat in Whitianga, 5 minutes ferry, 5 minutes walk.
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| Where can we get cash? | | 3 banks and 5 A.T.M's in Whitianga.
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| What is included in the Tariff? | | Inclusive of G.S.T., kayak and mountain bikes, guest PC, complimentary guided walk to historic Maori Pa site valued at $20 per person.
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| I have a laptop. Is Wireless internet access available? | | Yes, through Zenbu. 'Time' is purchased through their network using a credit card online.
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| Can I check my emails on a computer at the Lodge? | | Answering your emails on our guest PC is free. As we have limited band width, please do not download large files.
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| How can we pay? | | Cash is our preferred method of payment.
Visa or MasterCard are accepted. 5% bank charges are added and the card holder must be present.
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| Can I take my car on the Ferry Boat? | | No, this is a small passenger only ferry. |
| How often does the Ferry boat run? | | Operates between Whitianga and Ferry Landing 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Winter time-table is 7:00AM to 6:30PM - (1 hour break) - 7:30PM to 8:30PM - (1 hour break) - 9:30PM to 10:30PM
Extended hours operate from October till March. Continuous service from 7:30AM to 2:00AM December - January |
| How far is the ferry boat from here? | | A very pleasant 2 minute walk along the water's edge. |
| What is the best route to Ferry Landing Lodge from Auckland? |
| Highway 25a, then Highway 25 to the Whenuakite turn-off is all sealed road.
Highway 25 from Thames to Coromandel Town, Whangapoua, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, Coroglen to the Whenuakite turn-off is also sealed, but takes 2 hours longer.
The Tapu – Coroglen Road and the 309 Road (Coromandel to Whitianga direct), are unsealed. Some Rental Car companies don't allow travel on these two roads.
Average temperatures in Whitianga?
Summer 15ºC/ 69 F night to 26ºC/78 F day
Winter 1ºC /34 F night to 15ºC /69 F day
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