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www.thecoromandel.com Coromandel Harbour THE COROMANDEL There are many beautiful places in the world, only a few can be described as truly special. With a thousand natural hideaways to enjoy, gorgeous beaches, dramatic rainforests, friendly people and fantastic fresh food The Coromandel experience is truly unique and not to be missed. The Coromandel, New Zealanders’ favourite destination, is within an hour and a half drive of the major centres of Auckland and Hamilton and their International Airports, and yet the region is a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Drive, sail or fly to The Coromandel and bunk down on nature’s doorstep while catching up with locals who love to show you why The Coromandel is good for your soul.

CONTENTS Regional Map 4 - 5 Our Towns 6 - 15 Our Region 16 - 26 Walks 27 - 32 3 On & Around the Water 33 - 40 Other Activities 41 - 48 Homegrown Cuisine 49 - 54 Tours & Transport 55 - 57 Accommodation 59 - 70 Events 71 - 73 Local Radio Stations 74

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Waihi, New Zealand’s Heart of Gold; Whether it’s exploring our gold mining heritage and the modern mine, getting out into the magnificent bush-clad hills of the Karangahake Gorge, or just relaxing on the beautiful white sand of Waihi Beach, the Waihi region is a great place to experience New Zealand’s great outdoors. Waihi township is the heart of the area. As you explore the town centre you’ll find glimpses into our hard fought, pioneering past as you step back in time and meander through yesteryear in today’s pleasant setting. Waihi’s main street is full of great cafés. What better way to round off your Rail Trail day than to sit and relax with good coffee, good food and good friends. It was the quest for gold that first brought people to Waihi in numbers. In 1878 gold-bearing quartz was discovered on Pukewa spur. A decade later, Waihi was the fastest growing town in the Auckland Province with a population three times that of Hamilton. The mighty Martha Mine quickly became one of the most important gold mines in the world. Today, Waihi’s huge working open pit gold mine is only metres from the centre of town. And you can walk right to the edge and stare hundreds of meters down into the chasm.

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www.thecoromandel.com and therecentlyopenedHaurakiRailTrail. Paeroa isagreatbaseforexploring year tomakeitanevenmoreinterestingvisit. proactive localbusinesscommunityhostsnumerouseventsthroughoutthe Expect friendly,helpfulserviceandawarmwelcomeinPaeroawhere rock climbing,swimmingandtheHaurakiRailTrail. on StateHighway2)isincrediblypopularforitswalkways,winery,fishing, Steeped ingoldmininghistory,theKarangahakeGorge(8kmsouthofPaeroa “Lemon andPaeroa”whichmadePaeroa“WorldFamousinNewZealand”. was manufacturedintoNewZealand’sveryfirstownnaturalsoftdrink: spring waterdiscoveredinthe19thcentury.Thiswater,mixedwithlemon, proclaimed AntiquesCapitalofNewZealandandhometothetherapeutic With manygreatantiquestorestomoochthrough,Paeroaistheself- Awards, topping70nominationsfromaroundthecountry. honour ofCommunitytheYearat2012NewZealander Paeroa isatight-knitandcaringcommunitythatwasawardedwiththe Information Hub PAEROA PAEROA Te Paeroa-o-Toitehuatahi The Coromandel,

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101 NormanbyRoad,Paeroa View the Paeroa Bottle Icon Ride the Hauraki Rail Trail Visit the Maritime Park Visit our Antique shops Visit the Museum & Art Galleries Walk the many walks Paeroa Main St Markets Phone: +6478628636 www.paeroa.org.nz

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Cathedral Cove HOT WATER BEACH Te Puia Hot Water Beach is a truly unique experience where two hours either side of low tide you can bathe in a hot pool that you’ve dug yourself. Spades can be hired in the local café and general store. Dig around to find a hot water source – and beware that temperatures can be scalding hot - before lying back to soak up the surroundings. There are three car parks at Hot Water Beach from which you can enjoy walks along the beach and through the small township, which features an excellent camp ground, café and art gallery and other quality accommodation. Access is off State Highway 25 at Whenuakite. It’s the only notable turnoff and directs you to Hot Water Beach, Cook’s Beach and Hahei/Cathedral Cove. It’s little surprise Hot Water Beach was named among the top 10 beaches in the world by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide.

Hot Water Beach SURFING With more than 400km of coastline, The Coromandel has always attracted surfers from nearby cities on weekends, holiday times and over the occasional widely-anticipated big swell. Many have been lured into settling permanently, forgoing the hustle of city life for a more flexible, if less lucrative, working week where they can sneak out for a dawnie or lunchtime session with only a friend or two in the water – particularly in winter. The Coromandel’s selection of waves vary in character from playful beach breaks to a world-class point break. Whangamata is the country’s best-known east coast surf town, steeped in surfing heritage. You can hire a board in Whangamata, Pauanui and Hot Water Beach among other towns, but the serious surfer won’t want to arrive unprepared and suffer the torture of standing on the beach while the Pacific Ocean delivers lines of swell and pumping waves.

Surfing in Whangamata FISHING & DIVING With around 400km of coastline and over 100 offshore islands, The Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s favourite marine playgrounds. It boasts some of New Zealand’s best quality fishing within a relatively small area. With an East and West Coast, plenty of bays and islands for protection you can be sure you will find somewhere to fish, dive or snorkel. No matter what your interest whether it’s in surfcasting from the beach, sitting amongst mussel farms, live baiting or heading further a field to chase that elusive game fish, The Coromandel offers plenty of choice. The snorkelling and swimming opportunities in Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve are plentiful, especially in the shallow waters around Stingray Bay (Te Karaka) and the western side of Mahurangi Island. Gemstone Bay (Waimata) has a snorkel trail marked by buoys that illustrate the marine habitats and associated species that live beneath.

Mussel Barge Fishing MIGRATING SHORE BIRDS The Seabird Coast is an important wintering ground for thousands of Arctic nesting Shorebirds. Many arrive exhausted and hungry at the end of the last leg of their epic journey from Eastern Siberia and Alaska. The Seabird Coast also plays an important role in migration systems within New Zealand. Each year huge flocks of Pied Oystercatchers return after breeding in the South Island. It is ranked as one of New Zealand’s three most important areas for shorebirds and annually hosts more than 49 different migratory bird species, numbering 20,000 individuals. The ‘Muddy Feet’ project is a joint initiative of local and regional councils, iwi and the Miranda Naturalists Trust to address habitat loss and degradation and is working with the community to protect this significant and special place.

Migrating Shorebirds, Seabird Coast KUPE & COOK The Coromandel can boast to being one of the few areas in New Zealand to have been discovered by two of the world’s great navigators, Polynesian explorer ‘Kupe” and European explorer Captain James Cook. The first Polynesian explorer to sight The Coromandel was reputed to be Kupe, travelling from eastern Polynesia in around 950 AD. Aboard his mighty canoe, Matahorua, he sailed for two weeks until he sighted what was later to be called Mt Moehau. Te Whitianga a Kupe was the original place name for Whitianga, meaning Kupe’s crossing place. Captain Cook sailed into the Mercury Bay on the 3 November 1769. Cook’s ship “Endeavour” was met by Ngati Hei canoes on arrival in the bay. Seven days later, on November 9 1769 Cook observed the transit of the planet Mercury across the face of the sun, hence the names of some of the region’s beaches and bays - Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach. Cook also sailed into the Firth of Thames and spent two days on the Waihou River.

www.thecoromandel.comLonely Bay GOLDMINING Gold boom, dark financial depression and a long uphill climb back to prosperity is how the first 100 years of Thames has been recorded. Thames had a small beginning with the first official strike of gold in June 1867. The ‘big bonanza’ was between 1869 and 1871. In 1871 the top producing Caledonian Mine turned out 361,581 ounces – more than 10 tonne - with a total value of about $1,950,000. In the late 1870s people flocked to the Waihi area in search of their fortunes. The mine we now know as Martha Mine soon became one of the most important gold and silver mines in the world. Now in its third century of mining, Waihi remains a gold town and its mines still produce most of New Zealand’s gold and silver bullion. Many relics of The Coromandel’s gold-mining history are still evident today, such as the Victoria Battery at Waikino, the Crown Mine at Karangahake, the Stamper Battery in Coromandel Town and the Stamper Battery and The School of Mines in Thames.

Woodstock Battery, Karangahake Gorge KAURI HERITAGE Kauri logging was one of the major industries in early pioneering days of The Coromandel. A lasting reminder of the once-thriving kauri industry are relics of the kauri dams which are visible on various Coromandel walking trails. There are still stands of kauri that were left untouched by the early pioneers and can be seen at relatively short distances from the road. The 6th largest kauri in the country, Tanenui, is growing at Manaia on The Coromandel. In the past 10 years, kauri dieback has killed thousands of kauri in New Zealand. Human activity involving soil movement - such as on footwear, machinery and equipment - is thought to be the leading cause of the disease spreading. Kauri dieback has been detected on The Coromandel, we need everyone to do their bit by cleaning boots before entering forest areas. Look out for the boot-cleaning kiosks that will help stop the disease - officially known as Phytophthora Taxon Agathis or PTA. www.kauridieback.co.nz

309 Kauri Tree THE PINNACLES The stunning Kauaeranga Valley, located upriver from Thames is one of New Zealand’s true hidden treasures. Of the many popular historic walks in the foothills of the valley, the Pinnacles walk rates as one of New Zealand’s most popular overnighters, with an 80 bed DOC hut often booked out well in advance. The track is steeped in Kauri logging history. Remnants of the logging days can be seen on the track and in fact, the track itself follows the old packhorse track that took supplies up to the kauri loggers working and living in the hills. Giant kauri stumps, abandoned logs, kauri dams and old tramlines can also be seen on this walk. The highlight of the trip is the last section of the track which is a steep climb leading to the jagged summit of the Pinnacles. Walkers are rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of The Coromandel.

The Pinnacles, Kauaeranga Valley WALKS throughout The Coromandel Region Fresh air, spectacular views and a selection of walks to suit almost every level of fitness is what’s on offer to those keen to explore The Coromandel by foot. Enjoy the sweet, fresh scent of native New Zealand plants, dense and damp under a lush green canopy, or take in the wide open Pacific Ocean vista dotted with islands off The Coromandel coast before heading down to an isolated bay or sweeping ocean beach.

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THE PINNACLES - KAUAERANGA KAURI TRAIL Aka: The Pinnacles Walk Length: 8 hours round trip 1 Follows the old packhorse track that took supplies up to the kauri loggers working and living in the hills. Giant kauri stumps, abandoned logs, kauri dams and old tramlines can be seen. The highlight is a steep climb to the jagged summit of the pinnacles. Walkers are rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of The Coromandel region.

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KAURI BLOCK Length: 2 hours return Where: Next to No. 356 Wharf Rd, 5 Coromandel Town The Department of Conservation’s newest development at Coromandel township is called The Kauri Block. It offers walkers a fantastic panorama of land and sea with a taste of Maori and Pakeha heritage.. There is a side track leading to the Pa Site. Wa W lk in g

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CATHEDRAL COVE Length: 80 minutes return Where: Hahei 8 This is one of the most well known walks on The Coromandel. From Cathedral Cove visitors can access Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve as well as Gemstone Bay, Stingray Bay and Mare’s Leg Cove. A snorkeling trail is located in Gemstone Bay. Cathedral Cove is named because of the natural rock formation. In time, this arch will collapse due to natural forces.

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MOUNT PAKU Length: 30-45 minutes Where: Tirinui Crescent, Tairua 9 A relatively short walk and visitors will be rewarded with spectacular 360-degree views. Displays are placed at the summit identifying parts of the panorama and rich history of the area. The last 10-15 metres are steep.

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RAPAURA WATERGARDENS Thames A 586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5, Thames P 07 868 4821 E [email protected] W www.rapaura.com Awarded ‘Garden of Significance’ by the New Zealand Gardens Trust, Rapaura Watergardens is a 64-acre private estate (created over 50 years) nestled in the Coromandel Forest Park Meander through 2kms of mature gardens and native bush, around lily ponds, water features & garden art to a cascading waterfall, ‘The Seven Stairs to Heaven’.

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Waihi Market Waihi Beach Market Farmers Waihi Whangamata Market Community Seddon Street, Memorial Hall. Every 3rd Saturday of the month 8.30 - 1.00pm. Opposite Waihi Beach Hotel. Every Sunday from Labour Weekend - Easter. Port Road, Village Green. Sunday 9am - 1pm.

www.lukeskitchen.co.nz www.peppertreerestaurant.co.nz 07 866 4480 Road, Kuaotunu, Whitianga 20 Blackjack Town 31 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel 8211 07 866 [email protected] [email protected] LOCAL MARKETS LUKES KITCHEN PEPPER TREE RESTAURANT & BAR & RESTAURANT PEPPER TREE E W A M A P E W Rustic Seaside Restaurant with Wood fired pizzas,Rustic Seaside Restaurant with Wood live jamfresh as seafood, amazing sunsets and sessions. From Locals to Families or the travelling Surfer, Lukes Kitchen is a true Kiwi gem. Check out the website for opening hours! Multi award winning restaurant in the heart ofMulti award winning enjoy our sun soakedCoromandel township; court yard or open fires during winter. Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days. Coromandel Market Coromandel Gumtown Hall, Coroglen. Sunday morning Labour Weekend - Easter Thames Market Tairua Fireman’s Market Fireman’s Tairua Tairua Fire Station, Main Road. Saturday morning of Labour Weekend. Market Farmers Coroglen Whitianga Art, Craft & Market Farmers Soldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga. Saturday mornings on holiday weekends and community events. Matarangi CraftMatarangi Market Kuaotunu Market Tairua Market Tairua Tairua Hall, Main Road. First Saturday morning each month. Pollen Street, Thames. Saturday mornings 8am - 12noon. Kuaotunu Township. Saturday morning from Labour Weekend - Easter. www.thecoromandel.com Homegrown Produce, Restaurants & Cafes Produce, Homegrown HOMEGROWN 31 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town Fridays 8am - 12noon. Matarangi Village shops. Sundays from December to January and holiday weekends.

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Home 52 products. Enjoylivemusicandevents! delicious homemadefood,organicandartisan Charming cafeandorganicshopwithgreatcoffee, tastings availableattheShop10am-3pm,7Days. you visitthebeautifulMacadamiaOrchard.Free A warmwelcomeawaitsyoufromtheteamwhen produce. Spectacular views. produce. Spectacular views. Wine tastingandsales.Gourmet plattersoflocal Home toTheCoromandel’s finest wines. menu, nextdoortoSeabreezeholidaypark. award winningbeersandaneclecticbeerinspired Visit ouruniquecraftbrewery&Restaurantfor available localseafood&takeaways.Open7days. pots orwholeshellatfarmgateprices.Also Fresh CoromandelPacificOysters...1/2shell, coffee. food, TantalisingvegetarianoptionsandAllpress Hot WaterBeach.Servingdelicioushomemade Licensed CafeandGalleryonlyminuteswalkfrom W E W E E P A E P A W E P A P A P A W E P A W CHAI TEAHOUSE CATHEDRAL COVE MACADAMIAS MERCURY BAY ESTATE WINERY HOT WATER BREWINGCO &RESTAURANT HOT WAVES CAFE COROMANDEL OYSTER COMPANY [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 07 866 8028 078668028 078668519 078671221 078664066 078663830 078663887 1611 SH25,ManaiaRoad,Coromandel 24WharfRoad,CoromandelTown 335LeesRd,Hahei 761aPurangiRd,CooksBeach 1043 SH25 Tairua-WhitiangaRd,Whenuakite 8PyePlace,HotWaterBeach www.thechaiteahouse.com www.cathedralcovemacadamias.co.nz www.mercurybayestate.co.nz www.hotwaterbrewingco.com www.thecoromandel.com M M 021893055 021908068

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www.wilderland.org.nz www.thepourhouse.nz www.thelimeroom.co.nz www.thecheesebarn.co.nz 2486 Tairua-Whitianga Rd, SH25, Whitianga 7 Grange Road, Hahei Shop 10, Pauanui Shopping Centre Thames 4 Wainui Road, Matatoki, 07 866 3848 07 866 3354 07 864 8649 1284 07 868 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WILDERLAND ORGANIC SHOP THE POUR HOUSE THE LIME ROOM THE CHEESE BARN AT MATATOKI BARN AT THE CHEESE P E W A E W A P W A P E A P E W Honey, foods, gifts and other creations all made by residents, students and volunteers on our local organic farm and learning centre. The Pour House.. Home of The Coromandel Brewing Company! with a beautiful beer garden. Located in the heart of Pauanui. An exciting Located in the heart of Pauanui. An exciting tastes.range of meals and beverages for all 100% Gluten Free! Cheese Factory, Licensed Cafe, Gifts, Animals.Cheese Factory, Licensed winning cheese in countryEnjoy wine and award surroundings on the Hauraki Rail Trail. www.thecoromandel.com Homegrown Produce, Restaurants & Cafes Produce, Homegrown HOMEGROWN

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Home 54 TOURS & TRANSPORT The Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s great road trip destinations. A selection of guided tours will give you local insights into the place or you can hire a rental car or camper for those keen on self driving. Getting around The Coromandel in years gone-by was an adventure of twisting, often unsealed, roads flanked by bush-clad, craggy mountains and waterfalls, a roadside stop for rolled icecream and a picnic lunch before the long-anticipated river swim. With much-improved road access nowadays, driving The Coromandel is easier but just as much fun. Why not start your Coromandel experience on the 360 discovery ferry from downtown Auckland? Tour The Coromandel capturing all the highlights to make this a truly memorable trip. Thames Whitianga Whitianga Coromandel Town Coromandel

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There is so much to discover in The Coromandel, if you are the traveller who is prepared to seek it. Fish, dive and surf with locals in the Pacific Ocean. Head into the subtropical forest to the heights of the Pinnacles where the uncharted Sleeping God Canyon will be revealed. Explore by foot or bike, stopping to savour homegrown goodness along the Hauraki Rail Trail.

The Coromandel was captured on GoPro in a ten-day shoot during autumn - the perfect time to visit; life is a little quieter after the summer rush and the water’s warm as are the sun-kissed evenings. GoPro liked what they saw, licensed the footage – and released A Simple Way of Life in The Coromandel. Watch the video at www.thecoromandel.com ACCOMMODATION throughout The Coromandel Region The Coromandel has a superb range of accommodation from luxury lodges, to intimate B & B’s and holiday homes. Whatever your selection you’ll be sure to meet friendly locals from The Coromandel.

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WHITIANGA Long Bay Motor Camp & Cabins Shelly Beach Holiday Park Amodeo Bay, Coromandel Papa Aroha Holiday Park Papa Aroha Public Dump Station Wharf Road, Coromandel Colville Road, Colville Long Bay Road Hahei Holiday Resort Public Dump Station Te Puru Holiday Park Te COROMANDEL Anglers Lodge eight campgrounds in the Kauaeranga Valley as well as a camp at Dickey Flateight campgrounds in the Kauaeranga Daly’s Clearing Hut in the Waitawheta Valley. in the Karangahake Gorge and at and remember to take cash for your You’ll need to be self-sufficient the visitor centre when it’s open. registration envelope or pay at refer to the holiday parks section or For a list of commercial operators online at www.thecoromandel.com. Motor Camp Tapu COAST THAMES THAMES Dickson Park Motor Camp Stuart Moore Motors vehicles are prohibited from staying overnight on Council administered public from staying overnight on vehicles are prohibited find out more about where roads and car parks. To places such as reserves, one of our friendly i-SITE Visitor Centres orto camp overnight please call into local Information Centre. Gorge are home to some of theThe Kauaeranga Valley and Karangahake tramping tracks on greatest expanse of walking and NGATEA Hugh Hayward Domain MOTORHOME DUMP STATIONS DUMP MOTORHOME PUKOROKORO/MIRANDA Miranda Holiday Park camping in certified self-contained vehicles is provided for at more than 30 self-contained vehicles is camping in certified locations throughout We welcome responsible freedom campers to freedom campers We welcome responsible CAMPING Hahei Beach, Whitianga Transfer Station South Highway, Transfer Station South Highway, Whitianga 100 Bank Street Tapu, Thames Coast Te Puru, Thames Coast SH 2, Ngatea Victoria Street, Thames Coast Road, Pukorokoro/Miranda www.thecoromandel.com throughout The Coromandel The Coromandel Regionthroughout CAMPING & DUMP STATIONS DUMP & CAMPING

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FLAXMILL Flaxmill Bay A 1031 Purangi Road, Flaxmill Bay P 07 866 2386 E [email protected] W www.flaxmill.co.nz Flaxmill offers a peaceful, seaside location near Cooks Beach and only 10-15 minutes drive to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Stay in our family-friendly campground with generous sized sites or in our quality self-contained holiday houses and cottages. RV/Motorhomes welcome.

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ADMIRALTY LODGE Whitianga A 69 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga P 07 866 0181 F/P 0508 236 472 E [email protected] W www.admiraltylodge.co.nz Superbly located just across the road from Buffalo Beach this is Whitianga’s premier self contained 5 Star motel. Enjoy the view of beautiful Mercury Bay and Buffalo Beach from the comfort of your room. Free Wi-Fi, heated pool.

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ls A 448 Wharf Road, Coromandel P 07 866 7992 E [email protected] W www.anchorlodgecoromandel.co.nz The motel has 24 spacious units including 2 Luxury spa apartments and 3 spa suites. All units are self-contained with kitchens, Sky TV, private balconies with beautiful sea or bush views and are serviced daily. We are only a five minute walk to Coromandel’s award-winning cafés, restaurants, craft shops and art galleries.

BEACHFRONT RESORT Whitianga A 113 Buffalo Beach Rd, Whitianga P 07 866 5637 E [email protected] W www.beachfrontresort.co.nz Absolute beachfront location, spectacular sea views, immaculate self-contained units - BBQ deck, sun-loungers, spa pool, kayaks, Wi-fi 55+ channel Sky TV.

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BEACHSIDE RESORT WHITIANGA Whitianga A 20 Eyre Street, Whitianga P 07 867 1356 F/P 0800 COROMANDEL E [email protected] W www.beachsideresort.co.nz Beachside Resort offers 1 & 2 bedroom self- contained motel style apartments at competitive rates. Ocean views, private balconies, heated pool, tennis court and only a few minutes walk to town, shops and restaurants. Walk through to the famous “The Lost Spring”.

BREAKERS MOTEL Whangamata A 324 Hetherington Rd, Whangamata P 07 865 8464 F/P 0800 865 8464 E [email protected] W www.breakersmotel.co.nz

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OCEANS RESORT WHITIANGA Whitianga A 18 Eyre Street, Whitianga P 07 869 5222 E [email protected] W www.oceansresort.co.nz Oceans Resort, a modern 4.5 star complex, centrally located and across from Buffalo Beach offers self-contained and serviced apartments. Featuring; water views, free wifi, room-service breakfasts, free parking, heated pool, tennis court, playground and private entry to The Lost Spring. Full apartments at Motel prices. Reception 50 metres down drive.

THE CHURCH ACCOMMODATION Hahei A 87 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei, Whitianga P 07 866 3533 E [email protected] W www.thechurchhahei.co.nz Eleven wooden cottages scattered through 1.5 acres of lush native bush and semi-tropical gardens. Minutes from the pink sands of Hahei Beach, Cathedral Cove and HotWater Beach. Featuring: queen bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, free wifi, private balconies, onsite restaurant, wood-fires for winter.

www.thecoromandel.com 68 Accommm odation Motelss Motels ACCOMMODATION www.thecoromandel.com Studios, classicComfortCabins.Seeouradpg61. SeaView Villas&BeachBungalows,tranquilGarden Self-contained accommodation:stunning2brm A placetorelaxandunwind. close totown.TariffincludesfreeunlimitedWIFI. Studio &2bedroomgroundfloorunitslocated units, 50+SkyTV,FreeWifi. shops, restaurantsetc.Sixtastefullydecorated Quiet bushsetting.ShortstrolltocentralThames close toshops,cafes. Wi-Fi, BBQ,tenniscourt,swimmingpool,bikes, Self ContainedandServiced1&2bedroomunits, self-contained chalets or cabins with shared facilities. self-contained chaletsorcabinswithsharedfacilities. hidden innativeforestbesideTeMataRiver.Private A truekiwiexperienceforfamiliesandcouples; W E P A W E P A W E P A W E P A W E P A HAHEI BEACHHOLIDAY RESORT COROMANDEL COURT MOTEL BROOKBY MOTEL TE MATA LOGDE PAUANUI PINESMOTOR LODGE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 078663889 078668402 078686663 078684834 174VistaPaku,Pauanui 41HarsantAve,HaheiBeach 365KapangaRoad,CoromandelTown 102RedwoodLane,Thames 18EamesCrescent,TeMataBay www.hahei.com www.coromandelcourtmotel.co.nz www.brookbymotel.co.nz www.pauanuipines.co.nz www.tematalodge.co.nz [email protected] 07 8648086 F/P F/P 0800420868 0800 2434

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FLAXMILL TATAHI LODGE BEACH RESORT TATAHI P A E W A P P E W A W P E A W E This private luxury accommodation will make you feel relaxed and at ease, pampered amidst the luxury and romance that permeates every suite. Welcome to Manawa Ridge Luxury Lodge, an eco friendly lodge, steeped in luxury and serenity set atop a majestic ridge overlooking the unique natural beauty of The Coromandel. Flaxmill’s boutique 3-bedroom Houses andFlaxmill’s boutique 3-bedroom Houses 1-bedroom Cottages offer quality self-contained accommodation, nestled within park-like grounds adjacent to Flaxmill Bay beach. Only 10-15 minutes drive to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. A peaceful, convenient base to explore Mercury Bay’s highlights. Boutique Backpackers Lodge set in beautifulBoutique Backpackers double rooms. WIFI,BBQ’s, freegardens. Dorm and spades. Close to Cathedral Cove and beach. Our stylish lodges have full kitchens, spacious living areas and separate bedrooms. We have 3 bush spas for your enjoyment. Our alpine style lodges blend beautifully into the natural surroundings and make you feel as if you are a part of the bush. Fully appointed and designed with comfort in mind, your lodge will help you relax into your visit.On-site café, bar & restaurant. Weddings & functions. ACCOMMODATION Hotels & Resorts

GRAND MERCURE PUKA PARK RESORT Pauanui A Mount Avenue, Pauanui Beach P 07 864 8088 E [email protected] W www.pukapark.co.nz The newly renovated lodge and resort facility includes 48 chalets that are nestled amongst pristine native bush, at Pauanui Beach. Resort facilities include swimming pool, gym, spa & sauna and tennis court. The restaurant is open to the public 7 days a week.

ASURE MARINA PARK APARTMENTS Whitianga

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SOVEREIGN PIER ON THE WATERWAYS Whitianga A 73 South Highway, Whitianga P 07 867 1236 E [email protected] W www.whitiangaholidays.co.nz 5 Star luxury resort. All suites with waterway views, full kitchen, laundry, heating, SkyTV & Free Wi-Fi. Lap-pool, Spa, Tennis Court & Gym.

THE JUNCTION HOTEL Thames A 700 Pollen St, Thames P 07 868 6008 M 027 697 9003 E [email protected] W www.thejunction.net.nz The Hotel offers clean affordable accommodation, public bar, and Thames’s best restaurant - The GBD. Free internet for guests and friendly staff.

www.thecoromandel.com EVENTS throughout The Coromandel Region A variety of events are hosted on The Coromandel that reflect and celebrate the region’s diversity. At the Whitianga Scallop Festival, the delectable scallop is cooked up by talented local chefs and matched with quality live bands and cooking demonstrations. Prefer the sweet smell of petrol? Then the annual Battle of the Streets in Paeroa or the Whangamata Beach Hop might be more up your alley. Witness the best surfers in New Zealand at the Billabong Pro in Whangamata or see artists in residence at the Mercury Bay Art Escape for the joy of a quiet one-on-one with a talented Coromandel sculptor or painter. There are endurance races like the K2 Cycle Race, Colville Connection and Waihi Nugget Race and for those who prefer to go back in time - why not take part in the annual Thames Heritage Week. EVENTS throughout The Coromandel Region

STEAMPUNKAT OPITO THE THAMES WhitiangaNovember Q Steampunk The Thames is a new festival to inspire and encourage you to blow off a head of steam in one weekend of concentrated high energy hoopla and unadulterated fun. RISING CAN November A celebration of good beer in a can, with ales from over ten breweries around New Zealand and for the first time, craft cider in a can. K2 CYCLE RACE November K2 is the toughest one day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere. A scenic ride through sub tropical forest, pacific coastlines, farmland and Pohutukawa clad coastline. COROMANDELAT OPITO DIVE FESTIVAL WhitiangaNovember Q Come and explore the underwater world of the Mercury Bay, the Mercury Islands and Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve in a weekend full of underwater activities. MARATOTO CHALLENGE November A challenging off road mountain biking and trail running race which takes in stunning terrain through the Southern Coromandel. Now held every two years 2015, 2017 etc. POHUTUKAWA WEARABLE ARTS FESTIVAL November Contestants from home and far afield celebrate their truly amazing creations and share themAT with OPITO you at the annual Pohutukawa Wearable Arts. Whitianga Q Ev PAEROA CHRISTMAS LIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA December

en Paeroa’s Historic Maritime Park turns into a magical wonderland during December. Bring the family to experience the brilliant light show, on every night. ts

KAUAERANGA VALLEY SUMMER CONCERT January 72 Summertime and live music in the Kauaeranga Valley. Bring family, friends, a picnic and relax in the beautiful bush setting. The WHITIANGA SUMMER CONCERT January HueyAT Lewis OPITO and the News, REO Speedwagon & Melissa Etheridge all bring theirWhitianga original line ups inQ C an unmissable day at the Whitianga Waterways Arena! or

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l PAEROA BATTLE OF THE STREETS February 17 races of Motorcycling Mayhem! The Battle of the Streets is an institution in Paeroa. Check out New Zealand’s top riders as they tear up the street circuit set through central Paeroa. AT OPITO Whitianga Q HIGHLAND GAMES & TATTOO February The Sounds & Soul of Scotland returns to Paeroa for the annual Highland Games! Whether there’s a bit of Scot in you or not, this is a great day of entertainment in the picturesque Paeroa Domain. LEADFOOT FESTIVAL February The Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend bringing together a mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends. COROMANDEL MUSSEL FESTIVAL February Mussel favourites served all day. AT OPITO Whitianga Q THE GREAT NZ COAST TREK March The Great New Zealand Coast Trek is a multiday event for mountain bikers, walkers & horse riders. SURF 2 FIRTH BUSH MARATHON March Come and enjoy bush running and trekking at its best with 42km across the ranges. THAMES HERITAGE WEEK March Focusing on yesteryear with a lineup of events for all. A week of old fashioned fun for the family.

www.thecoromandel.com EVENTS throughout The Coromandel Region

MERCURYAT OPITO BAY ART ESCAPE WhitiangaMarch Q The Mercury Bay Art Escape is a self-drive tour of artists’ studios and galleries in the beautiful Tairua - Mercury Bay area of The Coromandel. WHANGAMATA BEACH HOP March Held in the popular seaside holiday resort of Whangamata, the 5 day festival celebrates the music, culture, fashion, music, hot rods, motorbikes, dancing, dragsters and scooters of this golden era.

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL March/April The Echo Walking Festival is about experiencing the fantastic walks that The Coromandel andAT Kaimai OPITO Ranges have to offer with experienced guides. Whitianga Q A TASTE OF MATARANGI April A Taste of Matarangi - a fabulous day of food, wine and music by the beach.

THE NUGGET MULTISPORT FESTIVAL May

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COROMANDEL CLASSIC August 73 A two-day multisport challenge traversing both coasts of the central Coromandel, including mountain and road biking, trail running and kayaking. AT OPITO Whitianga Q ts PAEROA ANTIQUES September en Revisit the days of old in a town that is renowned for being world famous in New Zealand. Ev WHITIANGA SCALLOP FESTIVAL September The Whitianga Scallop Festival, New Zealand’s best seafood festival, showcases a collection of the finest seafood, scenery and sounds The Coromandel can muster into one venue. WHANGAMATA RUN WALK FESTIVAL September A popular event with a great range of distances, all based out of one of New Zealand’s favourite seasideAT OPITO destinations. Whitianga Q WAIHI GOLD FEST October Waihi Gold Fest is an institution in Waihi, a month long programme of workshops and entertainment with something to suit everyone. NGATEA GARAGE SALE October New Zealand’s largest Garage Sale, throughout the streets of Ngatea. BRITS AT THE BEACH October Brits at the Beach is a 4 day celebration of all things British, including cars, bikes, food, fashion,AT OPITO music, culture, dance, planes and loads more... Whitianga Q XTERRA TRAIL RUN KARANGAHAKE October Big on fun, in a casual, low-key environment, the Xterra Challenge is open to off-road trail running enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and levels of keenness! You’ll have a blast!

For a full list of events on The Coromandel refer to www.thecoromandel.com

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