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 DAY 1
- Depart Auckland and take the one and a half hour tour along the Pacifi c Coast Highway to the Seabird Coast. Stop en route at the Miranda Shorebird Centre to learn about this world-renowned bird watching destination.
- Continue your journey across the Hauraki Plains on to Ngatea. Spend your late morning experiencing the wonders of Ngatea Watergardens.
- Then take the 20 minute drive to Paeroa, lunch at the L & P Café and potter away the afternoon in the town’s many antique stores. Once the car is loaded with discoveries take your fi rst drive through the Karangahake Gorge. Enjoy the breathtaking drive through to Waihi and think ahead for the next day’s excursions.
- Stay the night in Waihi at one of the great boutique accommodations available. Eat in or take the advice of your host as to excellent meal options.
DAY 2
 Rise early and take a tour of the Martha Mine with Waihi Gold Mine Tours, once armed with information take the Goldfi elds Railway train straight back into the Karangahake Gorge and spend the rest of your morning exploring the area you longed to discover last evening. Wind around the river discovering goldmining relics and tunnels and be sure not to miss the gold stamper battery processing plant.
- After your busy morning be sure to lunch at the local Ohinemuri Estate Winery, part of the Homegrown Food Trail.
- Once returned to Waihi play away the afternoon with a guided tour of the Waihi and Waihi Beach area with Bularangi.
- With the pace of the day you’ll want to spend one more night at your Southern Coromandel accommodation before continuing your journey.
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