Stingray Bay and Gemstone Bay are two small bays in the Coromandel between Hahei and Cathedral Cove. They can be accessed from the main Cathedral Cove Walkway or by boat.
Gemstone seems oddly named as it is largely filled with rather large stones and rocks. But it is considered the best place for snorkelling and diving on this part of the coast. Stingray is a more typical east coast beach, but it is unusual as it is almost entirely surrounded by white cliffs. It is a good alternative to Cathedral Cove on excessively busy days.
Plus, there are views from the walkway of the bays that speak for themselves.
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