Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Peninsula juts into the Pacific, east of Auckland forming an Eastern boundary of the Hauraki Gulf. The region is renowned for its natural beauty & stunning beaches
PROXIMITY
- 2½ hour drive from Auckland
- 2½ hour drive from Hamilton
STAY
- Where to stay in Coromandel depends on what you want to do while visiting. Here are some of our favourite places to stay.
- Aotearoa Lodge, Whitianga
- The Mussel Bed Luxury B&B
- Sovereign Pier On The Waterways, Whitianga
SEE + DO
- The Coromandel is a walkers paradise with many coastal & inland bush walks. It’s also home to some stunning beaches
- Dig your own hot tub on Hot Water Beach
- Visit the coastal town of Coromandel, with it’s many craft shops
- Soak & sip in the Lost Spring Geothermal hot pool in Whitianga
- For bird lover’s head over to Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
- Walk the Coromandel Coastal walk for the best views of the area
- Relax on the absolute stunning New Chums Beach
- Discover the Coromandel Peninsula on a Harley Davidson chauffeured passenger tour
- Hike to the top of the Pinnacles, the most popular walk in the region
- Enjoy a unique train ride at Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Town
- Sea kayak Catheral Cove, one of the regions most precious jewels.
- Check out the Donut Island Wildlife Sanctuary just out from Whangamata Beach
- Meander over lush green lawns, bridges and streams, garden sculptures and a relaxing bush walk to a cascading waterfall at Rapaura Watergardens
- Take a Gold Mine tour and get to know Waihi's fascinating historic and current gold mining story.