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June 2012
Take advantage of the fantastic deals on offer in June while discovering scenic wonders such as New Chums Beach. Or lose yourself in time and cycle along the Hauraki Rail Trail marveling at mining relics from yesteryear.
The Coromandel is welcoming the NABBA Waikato Bodybuilding Championships to Whangamata for the first time. Whitianga is gearing up for the annual Whitianga Garage Sale, which promises to be bigger and better than ever, and tickets to the worlds best Scallop Festival go on sale.
For a full list of events on the Coromandel please refer to the website
NABBA Waikato Bodybuilding Championships
Bodybuilding hits Whangamata. The NABBA Waikato Bodybuilding Championships will take to the stage for the first time in Whangamata.
One of the more popular championships on the NABBA calendar, Whangamata is planning to make this event one to remember.
30th June 2012
Whitianga Scallop Festival
Tickets to the 8th annual Whitianga Scallop Festival will be on sale from Eventfinder from the 5th of June. With tickets selling out last year, its recommended you get in early to avoid dissapointment.
The Whitianga Scallop Festival showcases a collection of the finest seafood, culinary experiences and sounds New Zealand can muster into one venue.
Whitianga Garage Sale
Dont miss the annual Whitianga Garage Sale.
A great opportunity to see the sights of Whitianga while searching for some hidden gems and bargins.
2nd June 2012
Heritage Trail for Tairua
Dont miss the opening of the Heritage Trail in Tairua.
Opening on 1 June the trail will consist of 40 plaques mounted on treated pine railway sleepers featuring old photographs and explanatory texts.
There will be two trails both starting at the Tairua Information Centre and taking walkers on flat routes either north or south for approximately an hour each.
For more information please contact the Tairua Information Centre
Fishing the Coromandel
With around 400km's of coastline and over 100 offshore islands, The Coromandel is one of New Zealand's favorite marine playgrounds.
It boasts some of the country's best quality and variety of fishing within a relatively small area. With an East and West Coast, plenty of bays and islands for protection, most days you will find somewhere to fish.
Check out the website for full details on fishing The Coromandel
Update in timetable for Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat Cathedral Cove Cruise departs daily from the Whitianga Wharf at 10.30am & 1.30pm
During the winter months the water becomes very clear making it sensational glass bottom viewing.
From May through to September we see New Zealand Fur Seals on most trips, basking in the sun on the rocks behind Mahurangi Island.
Deals and Specials
A great selection of Deals and Specials are currently listed on www.thecoromandel.com.
Make this your first port of call when planning your Coromandel road trip. You also might like to use our friendly planner or check our itinerary ideas to help plan your Coromandel road trip.
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