Blogs and Stories

Wet Weather Activities For The Adults

Posted in See & Do, Adventure, Where Kiwis Holiday; Posted 22 days ago

You may love to come to The Coromandel for the great outdoors, but we won't let any rain ruin your time here.

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Rainy Day Activities for Kids and Families

Posted 22 days ago

Don't let a little rain ruin your time in The Coromandel. We love all the outdoor activities, but the sun doesn't always have to be out to have fun.

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Giving more than we take

Posted in Forever good for your soul; Posted 3 months ago

We love welcoming our family and friends here and we all want to preserve those special qualities that draw us to The Coromandel. Not to keep this place the same, but to leave it better than when we arrived.

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Pahi Coastal Walk

Posted in See & Do, Indulge; Posted 5 months ago

The northernmost part of The Coromandel feels wild and remote.

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A family guide to biking adventures in The Coromandel

Posted in See & Do, Family Fun; Posted 7 months ago

You can take the whole family and see the best of Aotearoa New Zealand on a bike. Guaranteed to get plenty of fresh air, fun and laughs and make great memories as you traverse the trails in our magnificent scenery. The Coromandel has plenty of options close to our small towns where you will find all the comforts required at the beginning and end of the day.

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Winter our Way

Posted in See & Do, Indulge; Posted 8 months ago

When is winter in The Coromandel?As the long summer days slowly wane into autumn's golden light, the sea remains warm and the summer feeling persists through March and into April.

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Best reasons to stop off on your drive to The Coromandel

Posted in See & Do, Family Fun; Posted 11 months ago

If you have the right mindset, the journey can be just as enjoyable as your destination.

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Mountain bike parks and trails in The Coromandel

Posted in See & Do, Family Fun, Adventure; Posted 12 months ago

Bring your bike! Getting out on your bike is a great way to explore The Coromandel’s wide-open spaces and enjoy the sweet, fresh scent of native New Zealand bush, and take...

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Wanderlust Solo Women Tours

Posted in Indulge, Meet our Locals; Posted 14 months ago

Wellness travel for the Covid-weary: building a retreat business during a pandemic and seeking the silver lining.

With borders closed and international travel off the cards, Gina Cambridge, a passionate traveller with decades of solo global adventures up her sleeve, took the leap to create her own local, boutique retreats in New Zealand. Gina launched Wanderlust Solo Women Tours with the aim to offer an authentic and exclusive women’s-only retreat experience. 

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Top Restaurant: Gastronomics in Thames

Posted in Eat & Drink, Meet our Locals; Posted 14 months ago

For the ten-year anniversary of their popular Thames restaurant, Kishan and Radha Raikwar gave away ten $100 meal vouchers to their loyal customers.

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