I had never been to Hahei beach before, nor did I realize how close it was to Cathedrale Cove (which I went to when I was 12). Lucky I went on a weekday the place was completely packed out, I was so glad I have a little car or I never would have got a park. One of the most beautiful calm swimming beaches I have ever been to.
I didn't realize it was a marine reserve until I got there. Got talking to one of the locals who has lived there for a few decades, he loves the place. It was easy to see why.
