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KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME Thames 54 1.00 89 1.20 72 1.10 49 0.45 51 0.45 59 0.55 54 0.45 33 0.30 Coromandel Town 54 1.00 43 0.45 70 1.10 82 1.20 107 1.45 93 1.45 108 1.45 87 1.35 Whitianga 89 1.20 43 0.45 34 0.30 40 0.40 67 1.00 77 1.15 106 1.45 108 1.35 Hahei/Hotwater 72 1.10 70 1.10 34 0.30 20 0.20 45 0.45 56 0.55 85 1.30 87 1.20 Tairua 49 0.45 82 1.20 40 0.40 20 0.20 25 0.25 36 0.35 66 1.10 68 1.00 Pauanui 51 0.45 107 1.45 67 1.00 45 0.45 25 0.25 36 0.40 69 1.10 70 1.00 Whangamata 59 0.55 93 1.45 77 1.15 56 0.55 36 0.35 36 0.40 29 0.35 49 0.50 Waihi 54 0.45 108 1.45 106 1.45 85 1.30 66 1.10 69 1.10 29 0.35 21 0.20 Paeroa 33 0.30 87 1.35 108 1.35 87 1.20 68 1.00 70 1.00 49 0.50 21 0.20 Auckland 115 1.30 169 2.30 192 2.35 170 2.20 152 2.00 150 2.00 160 2.30 142 1.45 122 1.30 Tauranga 116 1.35 168 2.35 167 2.30 145 2.15 126 2.00 152 2.00 89 1.20 60 0.50 78 1.05 Hamilton 102 1.20 154 2.20 181 2.35 160 2.10 137 2.00 137 1.50 126 1.50 92 1.15 72 0.55 NOTE: Driving times vary depending on the routes taken. Times have been based on the shortest. 2 Contents The Coromandel Fold Out:Hauraki RailTrail-Karangahake Gorge Cover Photo: Coastal Walkway THE COROMANDEL thecoromandel.com why doorstep whilecatching up withlocalswho love toshow you Drive, sail or flytoTheCoromandel city life. yet the region is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland and Hamilton and their International Airports, and within anhourandahalfdriveofthemajorcentres The Coromandel,NewZealanders’ favourite destination, is experience istrulyunique and not tobemissed. friendly peopleand fantastic fresh foodTheCoromandel hideaways to enjoy,gorgeousbeaches,dramaticrainforests, be describedastruly special. With athousand natural There aremanybeautifulplacesintheworld,onlyafewcan P PO Box592,Thames,NewZealand Destination Coromandel Published Oct2019. listings. Prices,timetablesandotherdetailsortermsof businessmaychangewithoutnotice. Coromandel acceptsnoresponsibilityforanyerrors,omissions ortheoffersdetailsofoperator DISCLAIMER: Whileallcarehasbeentakeninpreparingthispublication, Destination CONTENTS E W Events Local Radio Stations Accommodation Tours &Transport Activities Homgrown Food &Art Walks Our Region Our Towns Driving Times &Distances Regional Map

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WHITIANGA i-SITE Visitor Centre i-SITE Visitor BAY & MERCURY WHITIANGA Located on the east coast of The Coromandel, Mercury Bay is an area packed with baysremote inlets, walks, islands, with dotted coastline scenery, spectacular birdlife.and beaches, thermal hot springs, a marine reserve and native crossing(Kupe’s Whitianga-o-Kupe for short is Whitianga of town main Its thebefore Zealand) (New Aotearoa visited who explorer the Kupe after place) canoe migrations. by the expertSteeped in maritime history, Mercury Bay was also visited Cook, whosePolynesian navigator and high priest Tupaia with Captain James in October 1769.crew first sighted from his ship the Endeavour it to markIt was on this first voyage that Cook visited Mercury Bay and named Mercury. the place where his expedition observed the transit of the planet you mayThe town of Whitianga is the main hub of Mercury Bay and has everything remotemore the explore to out venturing before provisions on up stock to need and Otama toand smaller coastal villages including Kuaotunu, Matarangi, Opito the north and Hahei, and Hot Water Beach to the south. ways to exploreKayaking, diving, snorkelling, swimming and walking are perfect Hot Water Beachthe beauty of the area before enjoying the natural hot springs at and The Lost Spring thermal resort in Whitianga.

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H H area has continued to flourish while retaining a rich stock of surviving area has continued to flourish while retaining a rich stock heritage buildings. isolated Coromandel Town is also the gateway to the north Coromandel’s beaches, campgrounds, mountains and walking tracks. cooked and served at the many local restaurants. The discovery of gold at cooked and served at the many local restaurants. The discovery Town, and the Driving Creek in 1852 brought a boom to Coromandel Historic Coromandel Town is a haven for talented artists and craftspeople Historic Coromandel Town is not only by the who have moved here from around the country - inspired tranquil atmosphere, but also by the spectacular natural surrounds. heritage art, soul and ambience reflecting unique character, village has a The journey is the and its cultural importance to . While it can be said that the the destination – arrive by ferry after a stunning journey across from winding Pohutukawa coast the on road or by Auckland from downtown Thames – Coromandel Town has much to offer. to elegantly Homegrown cuisine is in abundance from its raw form,

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PAUANUI Information Centre Information charter boats. historic native At Hikuai at the foothills of the ranges to the west, you’ll find water river and a fresh forests fern through old gold mines, native trails bush great for kayaking and swimming in summer. Pauanui, a purpose built holiday community which lies across the harbour harbour the across lies which community holiday built purpose Pauanui, a development. from Tairua, features the country’s first canal housing Pauanui and A number of charter and fishing boats operate from both and surfing in Tairua wharves and the beaches are perfect for safe swimming most conditions. through The entire family will enjoy navigating the network of walkways leads you Pauanui – perfect safe cycleways. The Tangitarori Lane boardwalk upper harbour, across wetlands to reveal the special ecosystem of the teeming with birdlife. Islands can The offshore islands of Slipper, Shoe and the Aldermen and fishing be explored by booking a trip with numerous local dive www.tairua.co.nz 2 Manaia Road, Tairua Phone: +64 7 864 7575

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WAIHI & WAIHI BEACH & WAIHI WAIHI i-SITE WAIHI Visitor Centre Visitor Waihi, New Zealand’s Heart of Gold; whether it’s exploring our gold miningWaihi, New Zealand’s Heart of Gold; whether it’s exploring bush-clad hillsheritage and the modern mine, getting out into the magnificent sand of Waihiof the Karangahake Gorge, or just relaxing on the beautiful white Zealand’s greatBeach, the Waihi region is a great place to experience New outdoors. Waihi township is the heart of the area. hard fought,As you explore the town centre you’ll find glimpses into our yesteryear inpioneering past as you step back in time and meander through today’s pleasant setting. off your RailWaihi’s main street is full of great cafés. What better way to round Trail day than to sit and relax with good coffee, food and friends. In 1878It was the quest for gold that first brought people to Waihi in numbers. later, Waihi wasgold-bearing quartz was discovered on Pukewa spur. A decade population three timesAuckland Province with a town in the fastest growing the most importantthat of Hamilton. The quickly became one of the onlymine is gold Today, Waihi’s huge working open pit world. mines in the gold edge and staremetres from the centre of town. You can walk right to the hundreds of meters down into the chasm. Phone: 0800 651 477 www.thecoromandel.com 616 Port Rd, Whangamata

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H H Few places say ‘summer’ like Whangamata. Whangamata is the quintessential Few places say ‘summer’ like Whangamata. Whangamata is the Surf board surfing town, and surfing is a significant economic contributor. Its need. could surfer a provide all shops surf retail and manufacturing the main street world-class surf break and white sand beach is linked to ‘beach’ feel shops by a network of walkways which give the town a truly where boardies are de rigueur. town offer short The Coromandel Forest Park and Tairua Forest bordering the walks, mountain bike trails and old gold mining sites to be explored. in the region, a Whangamata also has one of the best shopping centres (9 and 18 hole unique café culture and a range of sporting facilities from golf communities. courses) to a swimming pool that is the envy of many nearby Whangamata Whenuakura Wildlife Sanctuary lies one kilometre east from Donut Island), Beach. For a long time Whenuakura, (commonly referred to as in the centre was a local secret. The Wildlife Sanctuary has two small beaches cove being via a of the island’s collapsed blowhole. Due to the entry of the tour. single 40ft-high cave, it is recommended that you take a guided

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H SHOREBIRD COAST SHOREBIRD when The Shorebird Coast is your entry and point from The Coromandel through green travelling to Auckland via Clevedon. The drive meanders the way. This pastures with expansive views of coast and marshland along each year. coast is a stop off point for many thousands of migratory birds if travelling by Remember that you share the road with cyclists and across the Firth campervan, stop off at Ray’s Rest; a popular spot that looks of Thames. to often stop and views enjoy the time, your take route to a good is This sample the creative wares on show. in Kaiaua. Enjoy Taste award winning fish ‘n’ chips and peruse pottery/crafts hot springs at the bush walks and orchards of the Regional Park or the Miranda. There’s also fishing and world renowned bird watching. Locals will Fresh produce and seafood are sold from roadside country stores. in the Hauraki be happy to tell you about the world-class snapper fishing Gulf, and this is a good place to book a trip. An Thames. with Kaiaua joining extended, recently has Trail Rail Hauraki The lands farm lush Birds, Shore Miranda the in taking ride 50km easy enjoyable, ranges. Coromandel the to Thames of firth the over view a with wetlands and www.paeroa.org.nz Phone: +64 7 862 8636 101 Normanby Road, Paeroa

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Paeroa The Coromandel The 10 12 The Hauraki Plains & Ngatea The Coromandel & NGATEA THE HAURAKI PLAINS thecoromandel.com your arrival. Locals are only too happy to offer help or give a customary wave to greet playground orattheskatepark. Pioneer Park, where you can relax while the kids entertain themselves on the Meander thepark-likegroundsofNgateaWaterGardens,orenjoyapicnicat sample thefareatoneoflocalcafés. Plan astoptopicksomehomegrownblueberriesontheHaurakiPlainsor tournaments, owingtoitscentrallocation. family. Thetownhostsmanyboutiqueconferences,weddingsandsports Tauranga andanidealjunctiontocoordinatetravelforbusiness,friends It isagreatstopoffpointwhendrivingfromAuckland,Hamilton,Rotoruaand away fromthecitylightsofAuckland,HamiltonandTauranga. boasts thebestofbothworlds.Thecountrylifestyleisaboutanhour’sdrive As athrivingservicehubfortherichfarmlandsofHaurakiPlains,Ngatea THE GLORY COMPANY

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UANUI ihi Beach TA 14 Must Do’s The Coromandel throughout TheCoromandel Region MUST DO’S thecoromandel.com search andyouwillfind. There are plenty more hidden treasures if you dig a little deeper, Waikino toWaihiwillbehighlightsthatyou’lltellyourfriendsabout. way, taking photos of the L&Pbottleand catching the train from Cycling the Hauraki Rail Trail, samplinghomegrown food along the not disappoint. Pinnacles, CoromandelCoastalWalkwayandKarangahake Gorge will natural icons ofCathedralCoveorHotWaterBeach.WalkingThe A holiday in TheCoromandel Some ofNewZealands must do’s can be found here in is not complete without visiting the isnotcomplete The Coromandel. up only.LeesRoadisclosedduringwinter. by ashuttleastheGrangeRoadcarparkis forshuttledropoffandpick Grange RoadandLeesRoad.During summerthePaRdparkisserviced There arethreevehicleparkinglocations for CathedralCove:PaRoad, into thebeach.CathedralCoveisamust-see onTheCoromandel. by windandwater.Itnowlooksliketheprowofalargeshipsteaming breccia rockknown as ‘Te Hoho’.Overcenturies this has been sculpted A little way off the beach at Cathedral Cove is a large pinnacle of pumice Pohutukawa trees,providingshade forapicnic. whole area an air of grandeur, while the sandy beach is framed by headland tojointwosecludedcoves,thecathedral-likearchgives Named foritsmagesticarchedcavern that passesthrough a whiterock leads alongtheclifftopbeforedescendingtoCathedralCove. The northernendofHaheibeachfeaturesaonehourwalkingtrackthat CATHEDRAL COVE Te Whanganui-A-Hei thecoromandel.com

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

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Hot Water Beach Water Hot The Coromandel The 16 18 Migrating Shorebirds The Coromandel MIGRATING SHOREBIRDS thecoromandel.com community toprotectthissignificantandspecial place. Trust toaddresshabitatlossanddegradation andisworkingwiththe initiative of local and regional councils, iwi and the Miranda Naturalists species, numbering20,000individuals.The‘MuddyFeet’projectisajoint shorebirds andannually hosts morethan49different migratory bird It isrankedasoneofNewZealand’sthreemostimportantareasfor after breedingintheSouthIsland. within NewZealand.EachyearhugeflocksofPiedOystercatchersreturn The Shorebird Coast also plays an important role in migration systems the lastlegoftheirepicjourneyfromEasternSiberiaandAlaska. Arctic nestingShorebirds.Manyarriveexhaustedandhungryattheendof The Shorebird Coast is an important wintering ground for thousands of the marinehabitatsandassociatedspecies that livebeneath. Gemstone Bay()hasasnorkeltrail marked bybuoysthatillustrate Stingray Bay (Te Karaka) and the western side of Mahurangi Island. Marine Reserveareplentiful,especiallyin theshallowwatersaround The snorkelling and swimming opportunities in Te Whanganui-A-Hei elusive gamefish,TheCoromandeloffersplentyofchoice. amongst musselfarms,livebaitingorheadingfurtherafieldtochasethat what yourinterestwhetherit’sinsurfcastingfromthebeach,sitting you canbesurewillfindsomewheretofish,diveorsnorkel.Nomatter area. WithanEastandWestCoast,plentyofbaysislandsforprotection It boastssomeofNewZealand’sbestqualityfishingwithinarelativelysmall The CoromandelisoneofNewZealand’sfavouritemarineplaygrounds. With around400kmofcoastlineandover100offshoreislands, FISHING &DIVING thecoromandel.com

19 Diving & Fishing The Coromandel The 20 Surfing The Coromandel SURFING thecoromandel.com delivers linesofswellandpumpingwaves. and sufferthetortureofstandingonbeach whilethePacificOcean among othertowns,buttheserioussurferwon’t wanttoarriveunprepared You canhireaboardinWhangamata,Pauanui andHotWaterBeach surfing heritage. Whangamata is the country’s best-known east coast surf town, steeped in character from playful beach breaks to a world-class point break. water –particularlyinwinter.TheCoromandel’sselectionofwavesvaries sneak outforadawnieorlunchtimesessionwithonlyfriendtwointhe of citylifeforamoreflexible,iflesslucrative,workingweekwheretheycan swell. Many have been lured into settling permanently, forgoing the hustle weekends, holidaytimesandovertheoccasionalwidely-anticipatedbig The Coromandel has always attracted surfers from nearby cities on hasalwaysattractedsurfersfromnearbycitieson Firth ofThamesandspenttwodaysonthe . beaches and bays - Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach. Cook also sailed into the across thefaceofsun,hencenames ofsometheregion’s later, on November 9 1769 Cook observed the transit of the planet Mercury “Endeavour” wasmetbyNgatiHeicanoeson arrivalinthebay.Sevendays sailed intotheMercuryBayon3November1769.Cook’sship place name for Whitianga, meaning Kupe’s crossing place. Captain Cook was latertobecalledMtMoehau.TeWhitiangaaKupetheoriginal mighty canoe,Matahorua,hesailedfortwoweeksuntilsightedwhat Kupe, travelling from eastern Polynesia in around 950 AD. Aboard his The firstPolynesianexplorertosightCoromandelwasreputedbe explorer ‘Kupe’andEuropeanCaptainJamesCook. have beendiscoveredbytwooftheworld’sgreatnavigators,Polynesian The Coromandel can boast of being one of the few areas in New Zealand to KUPE &COOK

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Coastal Walkway 25 thecoromandel.com COASTAL WALKWAY COASTAL The Coromandel Coastal Walkway traverses the remote northern-most point over the Barrierof the peninsula with spectacular vistas up the coast and one of the localIslands. At 10km in length, it is a 7 hour return walk, or use operators to walk end to end. Positioned betweenStony Bay and Fletcher Bay’s in the Northern Fromyou. to up is entirely trail the for point the starting Coromandel, to Colville Bay.Coromandel Town, follow Colville Road north for 31km or Port CharlesFrom there, take Port Jackson Road for 30km to Fletcher Bay guides andRoad for 20km to Stony Bay. It is recommended that local Towntransport providers are used to shuttle you between Coromandel and the start of the track. The stunning Kauaeranga Valley, located upriver from Thames is one ofThe stunning Kauaeranga Valley, located upriver from Thames historic walksNew Zealand’s true hidden treasures. Of the many popular as one of Newin the foothills of the valley, the Pinnacles walk rates (Department ofZealand’s most popular overnighters, with an 80 bed DOC Conservation) hut often booked out well in advance. the logging daysRemnants of in Kauri logging history. steeped is The track follows the oldcan be seen on the track and in fact, the track itself working andpackhorse track that took supplies up to the kauri loggers dams and oldliving in the hills. Giant kauri stumps, abandoned logs, kauri trip is the lasttramlines can also be seen on this walk. The highlight of the summit ofjagged leading to the a steep climb track which is the section of views ofthe Pinnacles. Walkers are rewarded with magnificent panoramic The Coromandel.

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Hauraki Rail Trail 27 thecoromandel.com HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL RAIL HAURAKI Following old railway lines between historic goldmining towns Waihi,Following old railway lines between historic goldmining the gradePaeroa, Te Aroha, Thames and on to the coastal town of Kaiaua, everyonefor Suitable Rides. Great easiest Zealand’s New of one is Trail one pedaling sincefrom kids barely out of trainer wheels, to those who’ve been the days of Penny Farthings. and the saltFrom the stunning Karangahake Gorge, verdant farmlands andstop to reasons of plenty cyclists gives Trail this Coast, Shorebird licked ride, can beget off their bikes along the way. The four leg, 147km of the district’scompleted in a leisurely three to four days beginning in any and shuttlefive main towns, where accommodation, advice, bike hire, transport are available. The breathtaking Karangahake Gorge is a walker’s paradise with anThe breathtaking Karangahake Gorge is a walker’s paradise the richabundance of walkways and old tunnels where you can discover Not only is thishistory hidden in the gorge and cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail. it was home toone of the most stunning stretches of river in New Zealand, one of the busiest and most lucrative gold strikes in the country. spectacularThe Windows Walkway would have to rate as one of the most mining tunnelsin the area with windows blasted through the gold is also homeproviding stunning views into the Waitewheta river. The Gorge Loop Walk,to the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, the Tunnel Owharoa Falls and many other great walks. Rail Trail, whichThe Karangahake Gorge is a major highlight for the Hauraki The trail offerscan be accessed from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi, or Te Aroha. a weekend ofthose wishing to make for or options riding short a range of it the entire trail can be done over three days.

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PAUANUI TRIG WALK PAUANUI TAIRUA HISTORY TRAIL HISTORY TAIRUA BROKEN HILLS MOUNT PAKU Length: Where: Length: Where: Where:  Broken Hills has a number of walking tracks of varying lengths in beautiful New Zealand bush. There are relics of the gold mining past still in evidence, and these are easily accessible via a network of walking tracks in the area. It was also logged for kauri and only a few patches of unmodified forest remains today. The regenerating forest includes Towai, Manuka, Rewarewa, Fivefinger and Totara. Length: Where: and visitors will beA relatively short walk 360-degree views.rewarded with spectacular at the summit identifyingDisplays are placed to Cave Bay. From Cave Bay the track climbs up through forest to the trig. An alternative but steeper route to the trig is via the signposted track at the car park. Views of Pauanui town can be seen from the trig. area. The last 10-15 metres are steep. parts of the panorama and rich history of theparts of the panorama A gentle walk through pōhutukawa-dominated coastal forest and occasional small beaches A heritage trail taking in the social and builtA heritage trail taking in the social and points ofhistory of Tairua directs walkers to 20 interest in and around Tairua. From the oldest remaining building in Tairua to the site of the oldest human artefact ever found in New Zealand, the trail features fascinating stories from the past. 8 6 7 5

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LOCAL MARKETS THE COROMANDEL Produce, Restaurants, Cafes & Arts Coromandel Homegrown Waihi Market KUAOTUNU Seddon Street, Memorial Hall. Market WHANGAPOUA BAY 31 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town. Every 3rd Saturday of the month 8.30 - 1.00pm. o Fridays mornings from Labour Weekend - Easter. 1 Matarangi Craft Market Tairua Market Matarangi Village shops. fCOROMANDEL Tairua Hall, Main Road. Sundays from December to January TOWN 25 First Saturday morning each month. and holiday weekends. 6 Kuaotunu Market Coroglen Farmers Market Mercury Bay Kuaotunu Township. Saturday morning Gumtown Hall, Coroglen. WHITIANGA from Labour Weekend - Easter. Sunday morning Labour Weekend - Easter. Marine Reserve iq CATHEDRAL COVE Thames Market Whangamata Community 2 HAHEI Pollen Street, Thames. Market Saturday mornings 8am - 12noon. Port Road, Village Green. 45 Sunday 9am - 1pm. Whitianga Art, Craft & Farmers Market Waihi Beach Sunday Soldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga. Market 7 HOT WATER Saturday mornings on holiday weekends Opposite Waihi Beach Hotel. COROGLEN BEACH t WHENUAKITE 8 and community events. Every Sunday from Labour Weekend - Easter. 25

Orere 25 SUMMER MARKETS Point 9 Whangamata Summer Waihi Beach Summer Fair u Festival Craft Market 4 January 2020 WAIOMU 27-28 December 2019 Citrus Ave, Waihi Beach FIRTH TAIRUA OF THAMES Williamson Park, Whangamata dwy Tairua Wine & Food Festival PAUANUI Onemana Market Day 4 January 2020 29th December 2019 Tairua Area School, Tairua KAIAUA Keltic Fair Hahei Market Day 2 January 2020 6 January 2020 Shorebird Coast Coromandel Area School Pa Road, Hahei THAMES Pauanui Market Day Mercury Bay Seaside Carnival g OPOUTERE 3 January 2020 8 January 2020 Pukorokoro/Miranda ps Kennedy Park, Pauanui Buffalo Beach, Whitianga 25a Cooks Beach Summer Gala Thames Goldrush Market Day ONEMANA 4 January 2020 9 January 2020 25 e Banks Street, Cooks Beach Pollen Street, Thames a 2 r FOOD EVENTS WHANGAMATA 2 Tairua Food and Wine - January Scallop Festival - September d NGATEA - April - October A Taste of Matarangi CoroVibes 25 Coromandel Town Seafood 27 - May Festival 26 ART EVENTS To Rotorua/ Mercury Bay Art Escape - March Coromandel Arts Tour - October Taupo Colville Easter Festival - April Steampunk The Thames - PAEROA Illume Festival - July November Art Waikino - October WAIHI 2 WAIHI For all things art visit www.creativecoromandel.co.nz KARANGAHAKE GORGE BEACH thecoromandel.com 3

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17/ Bread & Butter Gallery 18/ 1/ LUKES KITCHEN Kuaotunu 5/ CATHEDRAL COVE MACADAMIAS Hahei 11/ TAIRUA BEACH CLUB Tairua A 26 Albert Street, Whitianga A 380 Driving Creek Rd, Coromandel A 20 Blackjack Road, Kuaotunu, Whitianga A 335 Lees Rd, Hahei A 128 Paku Drive, Tairua P 07 866 4927 P 07 866 8703 F/P 0800 327 245 P 07 866 4480 P 07 867 1221 M 021 054 1765 P +64 7 280 0185 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.breadandbutter.co.nz W www.dcrail.nz www.lukeskitchen.co.nz www.cathedralcovemacadamias.co.nz www.taiurabeachclub.co.nz W W W Bread & Butter Gallery offers you a broad range Come to Driving Creek Railway and see amazing Rustic seaside Restaurant and Cafe with wood Visit our organic macadamia orchard and enjoy Licensed Restaurant. Enjoy a sumptuous water-front of quality art sourced carefully from professional pottery by Barry Brickell, our founder, and others fired pizzas, fresh as seafood, amazing sunsets and free product tastings at the shop. Check website meal surrounded by pohutukawa. Global cuisine. artists locally and across NZ. who worked alongside him. live jam sessions. From Locals to Families or the for opening hours. Award winning Chef. All welcome! travelling Surfer, Lukes Kitchen is a true Kiwi gem. Check out the website for opening hours! Omahu Valley Citrus Piako Petes 6/ COROMANDEL OYSTER COMPANY Coromandel Town 12/ THE CHEESE BARN AT Thames 19/ 20/ A 146 Omahu Valley Road, RD4, A 41 Buchanan Road, Pipiroa 1611 SH25, Manaia Road, Coromandel 4 Wainui Road, Matatoki, Thames A A P 07 868 1274 P 07 867 7628 M 0274 965 276 07 866 8028 07 868 1284 P P E [email protected] FB Piako Petes E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.omahuvalleycitrus.co.nz Call in to Piako Petes (just before the W www.freshoysters.co.nz FB @corooyster W www.thecheesebarn.co.nz We produce award winning artisan citrus at Pipiroa) and check out how delicious fresh 2/ MERCURY BAY ESTATE WINERY Cooks Beach Cheese Factory, Licensed Cafe, Gifts, Animals. Fresh Coromandel Pacific Oysters handgathered products, truly fresh, natural and preservative free, flounder, flounder fillets or his traditional smoked 761a Purangi Rd, Cooks Beach Enjoy wine and award winning cheese in country A & sold at the farmgate, local seafood, takeaways, using fruit from our own orchards. See website for fish is. 07 866 4066 surroundings on the Hauraki Rail Trail. P world famous Mussel Chowder. Dog friendly. outlets or at Thames Market (Saturdays). E [email protected] W www.mercurybayestate.co.nz 7/ HOT WATER BREWING CO. Whenuakite 13/ THE COACH HOUSE Thames 21/ Thames Organic Shop 22/ The Little Gallery Winery, Restaurant & Bar. Mercury Bay Estate A 736 Pollen Street, Thames A Shop 3, 427 Port Road, Whangamata 1043 State Highway 25, Whenuakite is a spectacular stop for a wine tasting and A A 8865 SH26, Paeroa Kopu Road, Puriri P 07 868 8797 P 07 865 6922 P 07 866 3830 07 868 1066 delicious food experience. Enjoy a gourmet food P Charitable trust. Working for the community. A 228 Main Road, Tairua P 07 864 7204 platter and/or wood fired pizza with a wine tasting E [email protected] E [email protected] • Organics • Sustainable practices E [email protected] selection while overlooking the vineyard out to W www.hotwaterbrewingco.com W [email protected] • Local Resilience • Fair Trade W www.thelittlegallery.co.nz the beautiful Mercury Bay. This is the Coromandels Sample award winning beers, tasting trays, Open from 11am Wednesday to Sunday. • Supporting local farmers Where discerning art enthusiasts can enjoy and only estate grown Winery. and beer food, all crafted onsite. Playground Close to Rail Trail. Garden Bar, Cafe, Restaurant • Health and Wellbeing. purchase quality, contemporary local artwork. Opening hours on website. and Seabreeze Holiday Park next door. and Bar. Accommodation available.

23/ The Waterworks 24/ Topadahil Art Studio 3/ THE FALLS RETREAT Waihi 8/ HOT WAVES CAFE Hot Water Beach 14/ THE COROGLEN TAVERN Coroglen A 471, The 309 Road, Coromandel Town A 289 Opoutere Road, Opoutere Beach A 25 Waitawheta Road, Waihi A 8 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach A 1937 Tairua Whitianga Road, Coroglen P 07 866 7191 P 07 865 7266 M 027 342 1480 (Opposite Owharoa Falls) P 07 866 3887 P 07 866 3809 E [email protected] E [email protected] P 07 863 8770 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.thewaterworks.co.nz W www.thecoromandel.com [email protected] www.coroglentavern.co.nz E Licensed Cafe and Gallery only minutes walk W Set in 5 acres of native bush The Waterworks is Art is food for the soul. Feast on renowned www.fallsretreat.co.nz W from Hot Water Beach. Serving delicious World Famous Kiwi Pub known for Iconic Summer home to an array of water powered inventions, French/NZ painter Guity Evelyn’s work at her Escape the busy for a complete experience! homemade food, tantalising vegetarian options , Freshly Cooked Food, Cold Beer and quirky contraptions and fun to discover at every studio overlooking unspoilt Opoutere Beach. Located in a beautiful woodland setting along and Allpress coffee. Cheeky Banter. Open 7 Days. turn. the Hauraki Rail Trail, we offer charming accommodation, an award winning Bistro 9/ KORU AT RAPAURA Thames 15/ THE OLD MILL CAFE Tairua with a paddock to plate ethos, cooking classes and organic gardening workshops. A 586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5, Thames A 1 The Esplanade, Tairua P 07 868 4821 P 07 864 9390 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.rapaura.com W www.theoldmillcafetairua.com 4/ THE POUR HOUSE Hahei Looking for a new dining experience? Koru at Delightful Heritage Cafe overlooking Tairua Harbour A 7 Grange Road, Hahei Rapaura will ‘tease your taste buds’ with award and Marina, Verandah or Outdoor Dining, Fully P 07 866 3354 winning dishes in the garden setting of ‘Rapaura’. Licensed, Breakfast & Lunch Menu, Cabinet Options. E [email protected] W www.thepourhouse.nz 10/ POIVRE & SEL Whitianga 16/ WAIOMU BEACH CAFÉ Waiomu A world class boutique brewery and quirky bar situated at the start of the world famous Cathedral A 2 Mill Road, Whitianga A 622 Thames Coast Road, Waiomu Cove. Sit inside or outside in the beautiful beer P 07 866 0053 P 07 868 2554 garden and sample our great food and quality E [email protected] E [email protected] beers. Home of The Coromandel Brewing W www.poivresel.co.nz W facebook/waiomubeachcafe Company. All beers brewed on site and all food The French Fine Dining Experience is intimate Stunning view • Supreme coffee • Crafted beverages cooked especially for you! and romantic where you can treat yourself to Exquisite homemade food • Electric Vehicle charging sumptuous dishes created with love and passion. Art gallery • values • Open 7 days www.thecoromandel.com ACTIVITES throughout The Coromandel Region Generations of New Zealanders have made The Coromandel their favourite holiday destination. Through care of the natural environment it remains a special place where rugged terrain meets idyllic coastline and visitors are encouraged to take care of the environment and enjoy all that it has to offer. Enjoy time to explore our beautiful coastline, ride the surf, dive or snorkel in and around the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine reserve or try your hand at deep sea fishing or surfcasting from the coast. In the evening relax, do some stargazing under our stunning dark skies, listen for Moreporks and Kiwis calling and let The Coromandel work its rejuvenating magic. Our people are hard-working and passionate about the coastal lifestyle but live here to maintain a work-life balance to a slower pace. They will welcome you and help you experience the real Coromandel.

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Tangiaro Lodge 07 866 6626 On the Port Charles Road before 9 School of Mines Lane, Kuaotunu 07 866 5343 10 Campbell Street +64 7 867 1580 108 Kaimarama Road, Whitianga 3591 07 866 0038 38 Wrigley Street, Waihi 07 863 9020 The Esplanade Beach 021 0832 8350 [email protected] www.meg.org.nz www.stargazersbb.com www.divezonewhitianga.co.nz www.funzonewhitianga.co.nz www.waihirail.co.nz www.bananaboatwhitianga.co.nz

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STARGAZERS ASTRONOMY TOURS AND B&B AND B&B ASTRONOMY TOURS STARGAZERS DIVE ZONE WHITIANGA FUN ZONE KIWI CARE CALL BANANA BOAT P E W Visit on dusk and hear kiwi call at one of the best listening spots on the Coromandel. A P E W Explore spectacular dark sky delights with unique stargazing astronomy tour in rotating dome using professional telescope. Luxury B&B onsite. A M E W diveCome and see the experts for all your A P E W 9 fun activities, 1 great location. Suit 2yrs-Grand yrs. Free playground/BBQ facilities. Free entry. Family Combos. Just 7km Sth Whitianga. A P E W Enjoy a nostalgic journey from the Gold Town of Waihi to Waikino, the Hauraki Rail Trail and the Karangahake Gorge. A shopping, training, charter, hire & service needs. shopping, training, charter, hire & service A M E W Dec - Feb. Scenic tours, fast ridesRides daily from 26 $15. 1 ½ hr trips to Cathedral& kiddie cruises from available. Cove $50. Also Feb-Dec bookings & hire

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Activities The Coromandel The 54 TOURS & TRANSPORT throughout The Coromandel Region 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. The Coromandel

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Tours & Transport & Tours The Coromandel The 58 RETREAT • RELAX • REBALANCE ACCOMMODATION throughout The Coromandel Region Set in the heart of a 200 acre estate where the air is fresh, the scenery calming and the experience rejuvenating. The Coromandel has a superb range of accommodation from luxury lodges, Sanctuary Experience - Secluded Cabin - Deep Relaxation Therapies to intimate B&Bs and holiday homes. Whatever your selection you’ll be sure to meet friendly locals from The Coromandel.

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PARK 10 HOLIDAY TOP COROMANDEL The Coromandel. Freedom campingThe freedom campers to We welcome responsible for at more than 30 locations vehicles is provided in certified self-contained throughout as public places such staying overnight on Council administered prohibited from overnight camp to To find out more about where and car parks. reserves, roads i-SITE Visitor Centres or local Informationplease call into one of our friendly Centre. Gorge are home to some of the greatestThe Kauaeranga Valley and Karangahake on tracks walking and tramping expanse of CAMPING Valley as well as a camp at Dickey Flat in thecampgrounds in the Kauaeranga Clearing Hut in the Waitawheta Valley. Karangahake Gorge and at Daly’s and remember You’ll need to be self-sufficient for your registration to take cash it’s open. at the visitor centre when envelope or pay or online at parks section refer to the holiday For a list of commercial operators www.thecoromandel.com.

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0800 TANGIARO 8088 SH26, Hikutaia 3674 022 011 3487 251 Old Coach Road +64 7 866 0304 244 Cook Drive, Whitianga 07 866 0568 1 Golf Road, Whitianga 07 866 2860 1299 Port Charles Road, RD 4, Coromandel 1299 Port Charles Road, 07 866 6614 F/P www.corbetthouse.co.nz www.wairualodge.co.nz www.andreasbnb.co.nz www.whitiangabedandbreakfast.co.nz www.kiwiretreat.co.nz

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Stoked Restaurant and Bar,Stoked Restaurant Miranda Holiday Park, Paeroa Public Toilets, Paeroa RV Centre, Tairua Holiday Park, 4 Manaia Road Tairua Holiday Park, www.plugshare.com (Note these are variouswww.plugshare.com (Note these are locations) plug types and may differ between 6 Waitete Road, Waihi Victoria Street Opposite Silverton Road, Waihi BEACH WAIHI Beachhaven Caravan Park 21 Leo Street, Waihi Beach 10 Holiday Park Beach Top Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach Bowentown Motor Camp Seaforth Road, Waihi Beach Athenree Hot Springs, Athenree 19 Esplanade Tairua: Paeroa, 31 Marshell Street Paeroa, 595 Front Miranda Road Supplied by PlugShare - PAEROA Railway Reserve, Belmont Road, Paeroa (alongside public conveniences) OPOUTERE Opoutere Park, Ohui Road, Opoutere WHANGAMATA Public Station T.C.D.C WAIHI Motor Camp Waihi Martyn Road, Whangamata 125 Albert Street, Whitianga Kuaotunu Motor Camp Bluff Rd, Kuaotunu TAIRUA Public Station, Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & Paku Drive PAUANUI Public Station, Pleasant Point at the end of Pleasant Place Glade Motor Camp Vista Paku, Pauanui Mercury Bay Holiday Park 10-14 Coronation Street Kopu: Kopu Cafe, 101 Kopu Road Thames, Avalon Motel, 104 Jellicoe Cres Thames, Cruz ’n’ Stop, 309 Mary Street Beach, 622 Thames Coast Road Waiomu Tapu Camp, 723 Thames Coast Road Tapu: Miranda, Coromandel Town, Tide Water Motel, Coromandel Town, 270 Tiki Road Whitianga,

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ACCOMMODATION Free WiFi, 0800 777 027 Full kitchen facilities with 1159D St Highway 25, Mania Road, Coromandel 07 866 8747 F/P 413 Port Road, Whangamata +64 7 865 9211 9 Grange Road, Hahei 07 866 3992 18 Eyre Street, Whitianga 07 869 5222 www.tekoumacottages.co.nz www.palmpacificresort.com www.tatahilodge.co.nz www.oceansresort.co.nz

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TE KOUMA HARBOUR COTTAGES TE KOUMA PALM PACIFIC RESORT PACIFIC PALM LODGE BEACH RESORT TATAHI OCEANS RESORT WHITIANGA OCEANS RESORT A P E W Set on 4.5 hectares of coastal/rural land all our cottages offer spectacular views of Te Kouma Harbour. We have 6 self-contained cottages, A P E W in27 self-contained 2 bedroom apartments landscaped grounds. modern decor. Free parking. Large swimming pool, toddlers pool, private spa, sauna, floodlit tennis court, petanque, BBQ area 50+ SKY channels, air-conditioning. Walk to cafes and beach. A P E W Self catering motel/apartments and studios set in 2 acres of sub tropical gardens. Unrivalled location close to Hahei beach, Cathedral Cove, cafes and restaurants. Short drive to Hot Water beach. Sky TV Wifi, free spades, BBQ’s, beach towels and more. A P E W 4.5 star complex,Oceans Resort, a modern across from Buffalo Beachcentrally located and offers self-contained and serviced apartments. parking,Featuring; water views, free wifi, free and privateheated pool, tennis court, playground kitchenentry to The Lost Spring. Fully equipped and laundry facilities. Reception 50 metres down drive. a 2-bedroom lodge which sleeps up to 21 and a deluxe lodge cabin with private swimming pool. 6 one bedroom cabins, each catering for 6 people. Whitianga Whitianga Whitianga Flaxmill Bay

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FLAXMILL ACCOMMODATION BLUE MARLIN APARTMENTS BEACHSIDE RESORT WHITIANGA BEACHSIDE RESORT BEACHFRONT RESORT BEACHFRONT Self-catered 4-star accommodation nestled within stunning grounds by the sea at Flaxmill Bay. Options for singles/couples, families/groups. Accessible facilities and function venue also available. Minutes to Cooks Beach, the passenger ferry to Whitianga, Hahei, Cathedral Cove or Hot Water Beach. W A P E and all restaurants and cafes. E W A P W Beachside Resort offers 1 and 2 bedroom self-contained motel style apartments at competitive rates. Private balconies, heated pool, tennis court, children’s play area and only a few minutes walk to town, shops and restaurants. Walk through to the famous “The Lost Spring”. A P F/P E STAY RIGHT ON THE BEACH STAY RIGHT ON THE The only absolute beachfront motel in Whitianga. Spectacular sea views. BBQ deck, sun loungers, spa pool, kayaks. Spring.Close to shops, restaurants & The Lost Sky TV, Free Wifi. W A P E We offer a range of quality accommodation with some beachfront apartments having panoramic sea views. All units are self-catering and have en-suite bathrooms. 5 minute walk to town

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TUSCANY ON THAMES TE MATA LODGE TE MATA PAUANUI PINES MOTOR LODGE PINES MOTOR PAUANUI HAHEI HOLIDAY RESORT HAHEI HOLIDAY THE CHURCH ACCOMMODATION THE CHURCH W A P E W A true kiwi experience for families and couples; hidden in native forest beside Te Mata River. Private self-contained chalets or cabins with shared facilities. A P E A P E W Self Contained and Serviced 1 & 2 bedroom units, Wi-Fi, BBQ, tennis court, swimming pool, bikes, close to shops, cafes. and over 300 camping sites located within the 7.5 hectors of mature parklike grounds all within 1 minute walk to Hahei Beach. W Absolute Beachfront Campervan sites, Sea-view Villas, 3 Bedroom Beach Baches, tranquil Garden Studios, Coastal Cabins A P E Situated at the edge of Hahei Village,Situated at the edge inWe welcome you to relax and unwind our little piece of paradise. W boutique cottagesThe Church offers 12 set amongst an acre and a half of lovingly maintained subtropical gardens. A P E Air conditioning / heat pumps, newest motel, super-king beds, spa baths, free high speed internet, 50+ Sky, swimming pool, walk to town.

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Paeroa’s Historic Maritime Park turns into a magical wonderland during December.Paeroa’s Historic Maritime Park turns Held in the popular seaside holiday resort of Whangamata, the 5 day festival celebrates the music, culture, fashion, hot rods, motorbikes, dancing, dragsters and scooters of the 50s and 60s. MercuryArt Bay Escape 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. WhangamataBeach Hop Thames Heritage Week Heritage Thames fun for the family. Focusing on yesteryear with a lineup of events for all. A week of old fashioned BritsAt The Beach food, fashion,Brits at the Beach is a 4 day celebration of all things British, including cars, bikes, music, culture, dance, planes and loads more.. HighlandTattoo & Games Whether there’sThe Sounds & Soul of Scotland returns to Paeroa for the annual Highland Games! Paeroa Domain. a bit of Scot in you or not, this is a great day of entertainment in the picturesque LeadfootFestival cars, vintageThe Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend bringing together a mix of classic motorcycles and motorsport legends. This iconic local returns to The Coromandel with favourite local artists, wonderful setting and the music you know and love. KelticFair holiday season.One of New Zealand’s most successful fairs and the highlight of The Coromandel great value shopping. Enjoy a full day of entertainment, kids rides, food & a world of arts, crafts and ConcertVinesthe in WhitiangaSummerConcert festival to beGreenstone Entertainment is proud to present great live music and an unforgettable held at the Whitianga Waterways Arena. The 5km, 10km and 20km courses cover the picturesque landscapes of the area. The 5km, 10km and 20km courses cover Christmas Light Extravaganza Paeroa light show, on every night. Bring the family to experience the brilliant This annual event is about showcasing everything beautiful about Tairua.This annual event is about showcasing Xterra Trail Run Karangahake Trail Xterra the Xterra Challenge is open to off-road trailBig on fun, in a casual, low-key environment, running enthusiasts Tides and Run/Walk Trail Tairua where Europeans and Māori first met 250 years ago in October 1769. Māori first met 250 years ago in October where Europeans and Steampunk Thames The to inspire and encourage you to blow off a headSteampunk The Thames is a new festival Tuia Encounters 250 Encounters Tuia between Maori and Europeans 250 years since the first meetings New Zealand will mark New Zealand. Mercury Bay and the Endeavour’s 1769 voyage to Aotearoa during James Cook in high energy hoopla and unadulterated fun. of steam in one weekend of concentrated

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