"Tramping" to Cathedral Cove

After enjoying our personal spa on Hot Water Beach, we drove a short distance to Hahei Beach-------beautiful fine white sand!  As the New Zealanders say, "We tramped to Cathedral Cove."  It was a gorgeous coastal walk with spectacular views of the ocean which featured rock outcroppings and small islands.  Cathedral Cove is known for its gigantic stone arch and natural waterfall "shower".  Will fell asleep on the sand and I entertained myself by "people watching".  When he woke up many of the tourists had returned to Hahei and we strolled back, meeting few people on the trail.  We explored Stingray Bay and Gemstone Bay on our return.  We walked down to the water's edge to see the bays and then I would "huff and puff" back up to the trail.  The energy expended was well worth the views.