Estimation of time is a tough task during hiking. We thought hiking one round of Plover Cove will take us 5 hours. When we read the wooden signposts erected by the Govt, they estimated 8 hours. Finally it took us 6 hours 40 mins to finish this amazing feat, by our poor feet. Unfortunately there was no dazzling sunset, the sun hiding behind the clouds, but we were rewarded with heavy Thai cuisine afterwards. Plover Cove. Apr 2007.