Coromandel Town
With its relaxed, laid-back lifestyle, Coromandel Town attracts talented artists and craftspeople from around the country. Homegrown cuisine is in abundance and quirky kiwi creations will greet you throughout the town.
Paeroa
Paeroa is the self proclaimed Antiques Capital of New Zealand and home to the “World Famous in NZ” drink Lemon & Paeroa. Paeroa is a great base for exploring The Coromandel, the Karangahake Gorge and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
Pauanui
Pauanui, a purpose built holiday community on the east coast features the country's first canal housing development. Pauanui is only minutes away from beautiful bush walks and a popular surf beach. In addition, Tairua is only a short ferry ride across the harbour.
Tairua
Tairua is a beach holiday resort on the east coast of The Coromandel. Tairua is only minutes away from bush and kauri grove walks, old mines and caves, and a safe swimming and surf beach. The holiday community of Pauanui is only a short ferry ride across the harbour.
Thames
Thames is a historical town situated 1.5 hours' drive from Auckland between the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of The Coromandel. A former gold mining boom town that once produced gold by the tonne.
Waihi
With a gold mining history spanning three centuries, Waihi - New Zealand’s Heart of Gold - is one of the most famous gold mining centres in New Zealand. A still-operational gold mine and numerous mining relics ensure that Waihi remains a gold town to this day.
Whangamata
Few places say ‘summer’ like Whangamata. Whangamata is the quintessential surfing town. Its world class surf break and white sand beach are linked to the main street shops by a network of walkways which give the town a true ‘beach’ feel.
Whitianga
Home of the world renowned Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, Mercury Bay is known for its endless marine experiences both on and under the water. Experience the magic and relax in the unspoilt playground of Whitianga and the Mercury Bay.
Hahei
The gateway to world famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Within these areas you can bathe in the natural thermal springs at Hot Water Beach, visit Cathedral Cove and explore the marine wildlife in the Hahei Marine Reserve.
1.5 hrs to The Coromandel
2 hrs to Auckland
1.5 hrs south of The Coromandel
With its relaxed, laid-back lifestyle, Coromandel Town attracts talented artists and craftspeople from around the country. Homegrown cuisine is in abundance and quirky kiwi creations will greet you throughout the town.
Paeroa is the self proclaimed Antiques Capital of New Zealand and home to the “World Famous in NZ” drink Lemon & Paeroa. Paeroa is a great base for exploring The Coromandel, the Karangahake Gorge and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
Pauanui, a purpose built holiday community on the east coast features the country's first canal housing development. Pauanui is only minutes away from beautiful bush walks and a popular surf beach. In addition, Tairua is only a short ferry ride across the harbour.
Tairua is a beach holiday resort on the east coast of The Coromandel. Tairua is only minutes away from bush and kauri grove walks, old mines and caves, and a safe swimming and surf beach. The holiday community of Pauanui is only a short ferry ride across the harbour.
Thames is a historical town situated 1.5 hours' drive from Auckland between the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of The Coromandel. A former gold mining boom town that once produced gold by the tonne.
With a gold mining history spanning three centuries, Waihi - New Zealand’s Heart of Gold - is one of the most famous gold mining centres in New Zealand. A still-operational gold mine and numerous mining relics ensure that Waihi remains a gold town to this day.
Few places say ‘summer’ like Whangamata. Whangamata is the quintessential surfing town. Its world class surf break and white sand beach are linked to the main street shops by a network of walkways which give the town a true ‘beach’ feel.
Home of the world renowned Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, Mercury Bay is known for its endless marine experiences both on and under the water. Experience the magic and relax in the unspoilt playground of Whitianga and the Mercury Bay.
The gateway to world famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Within these areas you can bathe in the natural thermal springs at Hot Water Beach, visit Cathedral Cove and explore the marine wildlife in the Hahei Marine Reserve.
Hauraki Rail Trail
The Hauraki Rail Trail is the perfect way to cycle through some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer. The 82km multi day trail runs from Thames to Paeroa and on through the Karangahake Gorge to Waihi.
Homegrown Food Trail
Grown here, harvested and combined into dishes that are distinctly regional: Experience the culinary essence of The Coromandel on our Homegrown Food Trail.
Cathedral Cove
Famous for the opening scene of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Cathedral Cove is one of New Zealand’s renowned natural icons. Swim the snorkel trail, enjoy a guided tour and marvel at the abundance of aquatic life in the marine reserve.
Hot Water Beach
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can been seen digging their own spa pool in the sand before lying back and relaxing in their self dug hot pool.
Karangahake Gorge
Play amongst the echoes of the past. Once the site of the biggest goldmining operations in the Southern Hemisphere, today a wonderful playground. Take the amazing windows walk, explore the old mine shafts, find the underground power house, cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail or just wander the river trail.
The Pinnacles
Of the many popular historic walks in the stunning Kauaeranga valley, The Pinnacles walk rates as one of New Zealand's most popular overnighters.
Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Located at the top of The Coromandel between Fletcher Bay and Stony Bay, the Coromandel Coastal Walk provides great views of the coastline and offshore islands.
Miranda Seabird Coast
The Miranda Coast is the most important wintering ground for Wrybill. The estimated total species population is only 5300, with 40% flocking to Miranda at the end of the breeding season.
New Chum Beach
Hidden away from the masses and the intrepid traveller will find ‘New Chum Beach’, voted as one of the world's top 10 beaches.
The Hauraki Rail Trail is the perfect way to cycle through some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer. The 82km multi day trail runs from Thames to Paeroa and on through the Karangahake Gorge to Waihi.
Grown here, harvested and combined into dishes that are distinctly regional: Experience the culinary essence of The Coromandel on our Homegrown Food Trail.
Famous for the opening scene of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Cathedral Cove is one of New Zealand’s renowned natural icons. Swim the snorkel trail, enjoy a guided tour and marvel at the abundance of aquatic life in the marine reserve.
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can been seen digging their own spa pool in the sand before lying back and relaxing in their self dug hot pool.
Play amongst the echoes of the past. Once the site of the biggest goldmining operations in the Southern Hemisphere, today a wonderful playground. Take the amazing windows walk, explore the old mine shafts, find the underground power house, cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail or just wander the river trail.
Of the many popular historic walks in the stunning Kauaeranga valley, The Pinnacles walk rates as one of New Zealand's most popular overnighters.
Located at the top of The Coromandel between Fletcher Bay and Stony Bay, the Coromandel Coastal Walk provides great views of the coastline and offshore islands.
The Miranda Coast is the most important wintering ground for Wrybill. The estimated total species population is only 5300, with 40% flocking to Miranda at the end of the breeding season.
Hidden away from the masses and the intrepid traveller will find ‘New Chum Beach’, voted as one of the world's top 10 beaches.