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Our locals know a thing or two about this place, let them guide your way.

  • Coromandel Chocolate Thomas and cart

    Coromandel Chocolate - handcrafted with love in Whangamatā

    It's a long way from Bayonne, the chocolate capital of France, to the seaside surf village of Whangamatā, but great chocolate travels well. The new…
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    Seafood and Summer Flavours

    One of the best things about getting away is trying the local specialties and stopping for favourite treats. Seafood, wild or grown in the calm…
  • Kuaotunu Store Killer Cone

    A Guide to The Coromandel’s Best Ice Cream Treats

    When we think of ice cream, thoughts of summer and beaches always come to mind. It’s no surprise that a visit to The Coromandel comes with the…
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    Sweet Escapes Across the Coromandel

    From handcrafted chocolates to locally made gelato, waffles, and raw treats, The Coromandel’s sweet offerings promise to make your journey unforgettable. Let your taste buds guide the way!
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    Get Ready for these Foodie Events on The Coromandel

    Enjoy the best of Matarangi in April Matarangi is one of the most gorgeous parts of The Coromandel. Since 2013, A Taste of Matarangi has been held by…
  • Coromandel Distilling Company

    Local Spirit: Coromandel Distilling Company

    As you pass by the tall window in the brick wall of The Depot you may catch a glimpse of the gleaming copper body of the still that produces the…
  • Bistro at the Falls Retreat winter

    Eating your way around The Coromandel

    The Coromandel is fast becoming a food-lovers paradise. For the hunter-gatherer who has a fondness for foraging the freshest new food products…
  • Brad and Emma Falls Retreat

    Paddock to plate at The Falls Retreat

    Reconnect with food, nature and each other with the warm hospitality and paddock to plate food at the Falls Retreat. Food made from scratch.
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    Top Restaurant: Gastronomics in Thames

    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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    Craft brews Coro' style

    If you've acquired a taste for craft beers, you can satisfy your thirst on The Coromandel with four additions to the locally available selection of…
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    Best Coffee Spots around The Coromandel

    Best Coffee in Town We’ve asked some locals ‘who’s their favourite coffee joint’, thought you might like to try for yourself… Mat’s - Whitianga…
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    The Coromandel in a Glass: Exploring Local Breweries, Distilleries, and Vineyards

    Let us take you on a journey through the heart of The Coromandel, where the landscape isn't just something you see, it's something you taste. From…
  • 592909 tairua puketui valley stargazing

    Stargazing

    In The Coromandel the heavens appear very close to earth because our small villages shed very little light on the dark night sky. Galaxies of stars…
  • Mercury Bay Estate

    Mercury Bay Estate - Coromandel wines with an Italian connection

    It's an idyllic setting on the sloping hills facing the sun, looking out over Cooks Beach and the blue of Mercury Bay. Cook sailed in here to…
  • Opito Bay Salt v2

    A foodie's perspective - eat local eat fresh

    A foodie's perspective - eat local eat fresh
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