Cathedral Cove Track (Mautohe)

Narrative: 

6.4-mile, 1,096-elevation gain, out-and-back hike to the iconic Cathedral Cove. Because of the damage to much of the track due to landslides from Cyclone Gabrielle, we had to take a 1.4-mile detour to get to the Grange Road trailhead. From there we hiked two miles on the main track to a steep 150-step staircase that brought us down to the beach. Highlights included Cathedral Cove Arch, Smiling Sphinx Rock, and Te Hoho Rock.