Cathedral Cove rated one of world’s top beaches

1 News reports:

Lonely Planet’s revealed its top beaches to visit in its new travel guide book, Best Beaches.

Among the list is Te Whanganui-A-Hei/Cathedral Cove in the Coromandel Peninsula. The beach boasts a naturally formed rock archway, perfect for taking in the picturesque surrounds of the peninsula. …

Cathedral Cove and Awaroa Beach joined the likes of The Pass in Cape Byron, Australia; Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Sugar Beach in St Lucia on the list.

So our most iconic beach is rated one of the best in the world, yet DOC plans to do nothing about restoring access to it for a further year, at least.

What other country would allow one of their top tourist attractions to remain closed for years, while a government department consults on what to do?