Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Cathedral Cove, Buffalo Beach, and Hahei Beach. At Mercury Bay, Lost Spring Thermal Pools, and Hot Water Beach, you can surround yourself with nature. If you've got some time to explore the area around Cooks Beach, you may want to make a stop by Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery, Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds, and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club.