Issued 28th Jan 2023 - The Coromandel has experienced a severe weather event, with a state of emergency declared on 3 Feb 2023. As a result, SH25a and the Tapu Coroglen roads have been closed.
Some local DOC campsites are closed, and Te Whatu Ora Waikato advises everyone to not use coastal beaches, lakes, rivers and streams until at least 48 hours following heavy rainfall due to potential bacterial contamination.
Please take care in and around the region and keep up to date through the following agencies.
Be in to win up to $750 cash in 'The Great Waihi Beach Scavenger Hunt'. Teams must solve 12 clues/challenges around Waihi Beach and display their answers on Instagram in the form of creative photos.
Tag us using #thecoromandel or #goodforyoursoul in social media.
Sign up to our Newsletter
ASK A LOCAL