The Coromandel

  • Coromandel Town

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    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.

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  • Paeroa

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    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.

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  • Pauanui

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    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.

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  • Tairua

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    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.

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  • Thames

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    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.

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  • Waihi

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    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.

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  • Whangamata

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    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.

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  • Whitianga

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    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.

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  • Hahei

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    Hahei Beach

    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.

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  • Auckland

    Auckland

    1.5 hrs to The Coromandel

  • Ferry

    Passenger Ferry

    2 hrs to Auckland

  • PCH

    Pacific Coast Highway

  • Hamilton

    Hamilton

    1.5 hrs south of The Coromandel

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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.

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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.

More

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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.

More

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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.

More

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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.

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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.

More

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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.

More

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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.

More

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Hahei Beach

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.

MORE

  • Hauraki Rail Trail

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    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.

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  • Homegrown Food Trail

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    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.

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  • Cathedral Cove

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    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.

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  • Hot Water Beach

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    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.

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  • Karangahake Gorge

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    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.

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  • The Pinnacles

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    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.

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  • Coromandel Coastal Walkway

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    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.

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  • Miranda Seabird Coast

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    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.

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  • New Chum Beach

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    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.

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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.

More

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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.

More

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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.

More

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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.

More Local Tides

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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.

More

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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.

MORE

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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.

MORE

 

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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.

MORE

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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.

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