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Cheviot Must-Do's
Gore Bay
The classic Kiwi beach with rugged good looks, dolphins and surf breaks to die for. Nearby, Buxton Reserve boasts a playground, barbecues and outdoor table tennis.
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Cathedral Cliffs
Cathedral Cliffs, Gore Bay © Adobe Stock
A huge formation of eroded siltstone pillars that now resemble organ pipes. Best seen from a viewpoint right off Cathedral Road, conveniently close to Gore Bay.
Cheviot Hills Domain
A walking track leads to this attractive Domain flush with plants (springtime daffodils are a highlight), small cricket pavilion and pretty pockets of greenery for a picnic.
Tweedies Gully Walk
Stretch your legs for one to two hours with this shoreline walk starting at the southern end of Gore Bay. Cut through coastal forest to a lookout over Pegasus Bay.
Cheviot Museum
Exhibiting local memorabilia and rural life in 1850s New Zealand. Open from Labour Weekend to Queen’s Birthday every Sunday 2-4pm (or by request). Free entry.
St Anne’s Lagoon
This serene lake is enveloped by trees and governed by ducks, geese and swans. Grab a bag of chips from M and M Takeaways in Cheviot and eat by the water's edge, a three-minute drive from town.
