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HOT WATER CATHEDRAL THE PINNACLES BEACH COVE Tip: Stay overnight Thames Coromandel Town Whitianga Hahei/Hotwater Tairua Pauanui Whangamata Waihi Paeroa Visit at low tide Tip: Tip: Take a scenic to capture the KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME KMS TIME and take a spade to dig boat trip or kayak stunning sunrise 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 your own hot pool to the Cove 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 COASTAL HAURAKI RAIL KARANGAHAKE 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 WALKWAY TRAIL GORGE 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 Tip: Use a local Tip: Ride the Tip: Don’t forget your 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 shuttle for drop off Goldfields train between torch, there’s lots of 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 and pick ups Waihi and Waikino tunnels to explore 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 SEABIRD COAST NEW CHUM DONUT ISLAND 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 Tip: Visit Miranda Tip: Pack a picnic and Tip: Guided tours are 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 Shorebird Centre, a make a day of it at the the best & safest way to mandatory stop for any 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 beach experience the island NOTE: Driving times vary depending on the routes taken. Times have been based on the shortest. birdwatcher 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 2 Driving Times & Distances / Must Do’s 3 Our Towns 5-14 Our Region 15-28 Walks 29-34 On & Around the Water 35-42 Other Activities 43-50 Homegrown Cuisine 51-56 Tours & Transport 57-58 Accommodation 59-68 Events 69-72 Local Radio Stations 73
Cover Photo: The Pinnacles Back Cover Photo: Karangahake Gorge
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Few places say ‘summer’ like Whangamata. Whangamata is the quintessential surfing town, and surfing is a significant economic contributor. Surf board manufacturing and retail surf shops provide all a surfer could need. Its world-class surf break and white sand beach is linked to the main street shops by a network of walkways which give the town a truly ‘beach’ feel where boardies are de rigueur. The Coromandel Forest Park and Tairua Forest bordering the town offer short walks, mountain bike trails and old gold mining sites to be explored. Like other parts of The Coromandel, the hills around Whangamata were extensively logged for Kauri in the 1880s. The 1890s to 1920s saw intense activity as goldmining in the Wentworth, Wharekawa and Parakiwai Valleys developed, establishing settlements of several hundred people. Whangamata also has one of the best shopping centres in the region, a unique café culture and a range of sporting facilities from golf (9 and 18 hole courses) to a swimming pool that is the envy of many nearby communities.
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www.thecoromandel.com hundreds ofmetersdownintothechasm. metres fromthecentreoftown.Youcanwalk righttotheedgeandstare gold mines inthe world. Today, Waihi’shugeworkingopenpit gold mine is only that ofHamilton.TheMarthaMinequicklybecameonethemostimportant the fastest growing town inthe Auckland Provincewitha population threetimes gold-bearing quartzwasdiscoveredonPukewaspur.Adecadelater,Waihi It wasthequestforgoldthatfirstbroughtpeopletoWaihiinnumbers.In1878 Trail daythantositandrelaxwithgoodcoffee,foodfriends. Waihi’s mainstreetisfullofgreatcafés.WhatbetterwaytoroundoffyourRail today’s pleasantsetting. pioneering pastasyoustepbackintimeandmeanderthroughyesteryear As youexplorethetowncentreyou’llfindglimpsesintoourhardfought, outdoors. Waihitownshipistheheartofarea. Beach, theWaihiregionisagreatplacetoexperienceNewZealand’s of theKarangahakeGorge,orjustrelaxingonbeautifulwhitesandWaihi heritage andthemodernmine,gettingoutintomagnificentbush-cladhills Waihi, NewZealand’sHeartofGold;Whetherit’sexploringourgoldmining Visitor Centre WAIHI i-SITE WAIHI &WAIHI BEACH
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11 WhangamataOur Region The Coromandel 12 Paeroa The Coromandel Te Paeroa-o-Toitehuatahi PAEROA www.thecoromandel.com and theHaurakiRailTrail. Paeroa isagreatbaseforexploringTheCoromandel, theKarangahakeGorge to makeitanevenmoreinterestingvisit. proactive localbusinesscommunityhostsnumerouseventsthroughouttheyear Expect friendly,helpfulserviceandawarmwelcomeinPaeroawhere climbing, swimmingandtheHaurakiRailTrail. on StateHighway2)isincrediblypopularforitswalkways,winery,fishing,rock Steeped ingoldmininghistory,theKarangahakeGorge(8kmsouthofPaeroa Paeroa” whichmadePaeroa“WorldFamousinNewZealand”. manufactured intoNew Zealand’s very first own natural soft drink: “Lemon and spring waterdiscoveredinthe19thcentury.Thiswater,mixedwithlemon,was proclaimed AntiquesCapitalofNewZealandandhometothetherapeutic self- Paeroaisthe through, mooch to stores antique manygreat With topping 70nominationsfromaroundthecountry. of CommunitytheYearat2012NewZealanderAwards, Paeroa isatight-knitandcaringcommunitythatwasawardedwiththehonour
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Visit the Miranda Shorebird Centre Fish the Firth of Thames Enjoy a feed of NZ’s best fish and chips Check out the local art galleries Bathe in the natural hot springs
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27 2 25 NGA Papa Aroha Otautu Bay Shelly Beach TEA Wa Fletchers iomu Bay 25 PA CO Stony Bay THAMES EROA ROMANDEL TO WN 26 WHITIANGA New ChumBeach Whangapoua 25 Matarangi 2 WA Beach Cooks IHI TA Otama IRUA 25 Beach 25 Cathedral Cove Hahei WHANGAMA Hot W Whiritoa Opito Bay Onemana Opoutere PA Wa ater Beach UANUI ihi Beach TA BEACHESEVENTS throughoutthroughout Thethe Coromandel Coromandel Region Region AFor variety somewhere of events so conveniently are hosted close on theto three Coromandel major North that Islandreflect cities, and celebrateThe Coromandel its diversity can still in feela very very fun much and off tasty the package. beaten track. At the It Whitiangamay have Scallopsomething Festival, to do the with delectable its numerous scallop and is cooked diverse up beaches by talented – from local chefsquiet andcoves matched thick with with shells quality and live framed bands by and sculpted cooking cliffs, demonstrations. to sweeps of Preferwhite thesand sweet and steepsmell dunesof petrol? with Then surf rollingthe annual in from battle the of Pacific. the streets in Paeroa mightOur beaches be more are your manned bag. only in the peak of summer by surf lifeguards – Andmany on of themthe other volunteers side of – andthe thecoast, coast witness guard thethat bestassists surfers boaties in whenNew Zealandin trouble at arethe alsoBillabong voluntary. 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 areIconic endurance Beaches races like Fletchers New Chum - NZ ‘Must Do’ the K2 Cycle Race, Colville ConnectionBay and Waihi Nugget Race and for those who prefer to go back in time - celebrate theOpoutere 50s &- Bird60s Watching at the annual Stony Bay Hahei - Cathedral Cove Whangamata Beach Hop or take part in Thames WhangamataHeritage Week. - Surf A full list of events can be viewed at www.thecoromandel.comHot Water Beach - Hot Pools Whiritoa - Photography Cooks Beach - Cooks Memorial Otautu Bay
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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 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. 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.
Mahurangi Island GOLDMINING EVENTS Gold boom, dark financialthroughout depression theand aCoromandel long uphill climb Region back to prosperity is how the first 100 years of Thames has been recorded. Thames hadA variety a small of beginning events are with hosted the first on official the strikeCoromandel of gold inthat June reflect 1867. andThe ‘bigcelebrate bonanza’ its diversity was between in a very 1869 fun and and 1871. tasty Inpackage. 1871 the At topthe producingWhitianga CaledonianScallop Festival, Mine the turned delectable out 361,581 scallop ounces is cooked – more up by than talented 10 tonne local -chefs with aand total matched value of with about quality $1,950,000. live bands In theand late cooking 1870s demonstrations. people flocked Preferto the Waihithe sweet area smell in search of petrol? of their Then fortunes. the annual The mine battle we of nowthe streets know asin MarthaPaeroa Minemight soonbe more became your bag.one of the most important gold and silver mines in Andthe world. on the Now other in itsside third of centurythe coast, of mining, witness Waihi the bestremains surfers a gold in townNew Zealandand its mines at the still Billabong produce Pro most in Whangamata of New Zealand’s or see gold artists and in silver residence bullion. at Manythe Mercury relics of Bay The Coromandel’sArt Escape for gold-mining the joy of history a quiet are one-on-one still evident withtoday, a talentedsuch as the Coromandel Victoria Battery sculptor at Waikino,or painter. the There Crown are Mine endurance at Karangahake, races like the StamperK2 Cycle BatteryRace, Colville in Coromandel Connection Town and and Waihi the NuggetStamper Race Battery and and for thoseThe School who prefer of Mines to go in backThames. in time - celebrate the 50s & 60s at the annual Whangamata Beach Hop or take part in Thames Heritage Week. A full list of events can be viewed at www.thecoromandel.com
Karangahake Gorge Tunnel, Photo: Adam Crouchley www.thecoromandel.com 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
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 COASTAL WALKWAY The Coromandel Coastal Walkway traverses the remote northern-most point of the peninsula with spectacular vistas up the coast and over the Barrier Islands. At 10km in length, it is a 7 hour return walk, or use one of the local operators to walk end to end. Positioned between Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay’s in the Northern Coromandel, the starting point for the trail is entirely up to you. From Coromandel Town, follow Colville Road north for 31 km to Colville Bay. From there, take Port Jackson Road for 30 km to Fletcher Bay or Port Charles Road for 20 km to Stony Bay. It is recommended that local guides and transport providers are used to shuttle you between Coromandel Town and the start of the track. An 8km mountain bike trail utilises part of the Coastal Walkway, but is only suitable for advanced riders as the track is a steep traverse, often slippery and challenging.
© Daniel Murray - Coastal Walkway KARANGAHAKE GORGE The breathtaking Karangahake Gorge is a walker’s paradise with an abundance of walkways and old tunnels where you can discover the rich history hidden in the gorge and cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail. Not only is this one of the most stunning stretches of river in the country, it was home to one of the busiest and most lucrative goldstrikes in the country. The Windows Walkway would have to rate as one of the most stunning in the area with windows blasted through the gold mining tunnels providing stunning views into the Waitewheta river. The Gorge is also home to the Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway, the Tunnel Loop Walk, Owharoa Falls and many other great walks. The Karangahake Gorge is a major highlight for the Hauraki Rail Trail, which can be accessed from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi, or Te Aroha. The trail offers a range of short riding options or for those wishing to make a weekend of it the entire trail can be done over three days.
Biking in the Karangahake Gorge HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL Following old railway lines between historic goldmining towns Waihi, Paeroa, Te Aroha, Thames and on to the coastal town of Kaiaua, the grade one Trail is one of New Zealand’s easiest Great Rides. Suitable for everyone from kids barely out of trainer wheels, to those who’ve been pedaling since the days of Penny Farthings. From the stunning Karangahake Gorge, verdant farmlands and the salt licked Seabird Coast, this Trail gives cyclists plenty of reasons to stop and get off their bikes along the way. The four leg 147km ride can be completed in a leisurely three to four days, beginning in any of the district’s five main towns, where accommodation, advice, bike hire, and shuttle transport are available.
Hauraki Rail Trail DONUT ISLAND Whenuakura Whangamata is home to one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal attractions. For a long time Whenuakura, (commonly referred to as Donut Island), was a local secret. This has changed in recent years as this pacific treasure is quickly becoming a ‘must do’ New Zealand adventure. Guardians of the islands and Whangamata locals encourage you to treat the islands with respect to preserve their future. Begin your adventure with a registered Tour Company, who will keep you safe in the open ocean and reveal the significance of Whenuakura. Entry into the cove is via a single 40ft-high cave. Marvel at amazing rock formations as your voice echoes off the cliffs in the cave, then emerge into the small lagoon. Here, pohutukawa trees – known for their bright-red flowers in summer – drape sheer cliffs that lead down to the water below. You’ll feel like a castaway who has washed into your very own deserted paradise!
PLEASE REMEMBER H GO WITH A CERTIFIED GUIDING COMPANY - they will ensure your safety and the protection of Donut Island H STAY IN THE WATER - Whenuakura is a Wildlife Sanctuary. Please help preserve the fragile environment H TAKE NOTHING BUT PHOTOS - Remember to leave bags and food on the mainland, so as not to attract predators
Donut Island, Photo credit Asim Kaleen Photography 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.
SQUARE KAURI WALK Length: 20 minutes return Where: Tapu Coroglen Road 2 The 15th largest kauri on the Peninsula is found just west of the Tapu-Coroglen road summit. Estimated to be 1200 years old, this tree has an unusual square-looking shape. The walking track to the tree is short but steep; from the viewing area visitors get good views across to Maumaupaki
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WAIOMU KAURI GROVE Length: 2.5 hours return Where: At the end of Waiomu Valley Road 3 Waiomu, 12.5 kms north of Thames. This track takes visitors to one of the best remaining stands of Kauri on the peninsula, and through luxuriant and diverse forest - from Nikau to tree fern to Kauri. This is another historic walk that takes visitors past mining remnants. Be prepared to cross a number of shallow fords and creeks. Walking The Coromandel Walking
309 KAURI GROVE (Waiau Kauri) Length: 30 minutes return Where: 8km along the 309 Road 4 (Coromandel Town end) A spectacular grove of kauri trees. These Kauris have been protected since before the turn of the century and are truly magnificent. The track is very well formed with footbridges and boardwalks, which take you close to the trees. An excellent walk for tree lovers.
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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. Walking The Coromandel
MARTHA MINE WAIHI - PIT RIM WALKWAY Length: 4km Where: Seddon Rd, Waihi 6 An easy but spectacular walk when you visit Waihi, is the Pit Rim Walkway. The walk (or ride) begins at the Cornish Pumphouse and rises gently to the edge of the open pit for your first overwhelming peek into the vast chasm. The wide gravel path continues west on an easy grade around to the highest point on the north wall where the view is simply breathtaking. Interpretative signs give interesting facts about Martha Mine as you 32 complete the 4km loop back to the Pumphouse. The Coromandel COROMANDEL COASTAL WALKWAY Length: 3-4 hours one way Where: Tip of The Coromandel, Fletchers Bay 7 to Stony Bay (or reverse) The walk provides great views of the coastline and offshore islands. Join Coromandel Discovery Tours who collect visitors from Coromandel Town, drop them at Fletcher Bay and pick them up at Stony Bay and return them to Coromandel Town. For a guided walk Walking Legends offer the perfect solution. Coromandel Adventure’s, Coastal Walkway trip also includes a sunset tour down the western coastline to finish.
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.
TAIRUA HISTORY TRAIL Length: 40 minutes return Where: Start at the Information Centre, 10 Main Road Tairua A heritage trail taking in the social and built history of Tairua directs walkers to 20 points of 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,
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BROKEN HILLS Where: Morrisons Road, which starts from opposite the Pauanui turnoff 11 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. Walking The Coromandel Walking
PAUANUI TRIG WALK Length: 2 ½ hours return Where: Start from the carpark at the end 12 of Pauanui Beach Road A gentle walk through pōhutukawa-dominated coastal forest and occasional small beaches 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.
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As an alternative way of getting there, KARANGAHAKE GORGE OROKAWA BAY WALK BAY OROKAWA WENTWORTH VALLEY OPOUTERE BEACH OPOUTERE each. Continue along a steeper section of the track to a basin at the top of the falls. The falls are in two drops of about 20 metres Lying between Waihi and Paeroa, packed with gold-mining history and many of the old relics of the gold mining days, all accessible through a variety of walks. This area was once the busiest and most lucrative gold mining area in New Zealand. Tip: Goldfields Historic Railway operate a daily service from Waihi. Length: Where: Length: Where: Length: Where: The track follows an easy grade alongside theThe track follows an easy grade alongside Wentworth River, with two bridged crossings, falls.before climbing to a good view of the This walk takes you to a beautiful Pohutukawa lined beach. There is a 45-minute detour to the 28m high William Wright Falls. Tip: A well formed track, however you may get your feet wet at the start of the walk. A great area for bird watching enthusiasts. At theA great area for bird Harbour Wildlifesouthern end the Wharekawa area for New ZealandRefuge protects a breeding oystercatcher. Start bydotterel and the variable a trackcrossing a wooden footbridge, follow then athrough pine trees, walk along the shore boarded walkway crosses the sandspit. www.thecoromandel.com WALKING THE COROMANDEL THE WALKING
Walking The Coromandel 34 The Coromandel ON & AROUND THE WATER throughout The Coromandel Region Fishing is New Zealand’s most popular pastime and there is no place better than The Coromandel to experience it. From deep sea game fishing, and jigging for kingies to surfcasting from the coastline, the opportunities to catch a fish are around every corner of The Coromandel. The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine reserve is home to many varieties of sea life including several species of fish, shellfish, corals and forests of seaweed. Experience this gem either by sea kayaking from Hahei or sitting back on one of the many scenic boat cruises based from Whitianga and Hahei. You could also spend some time snorkelling the reserve from Gemstone bay and following the ‘snorkel trail’.
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DRIVING CREEK RAILWAY Coromandel Town A 380 Driving Creek Rd, Coromandel P 07 866 8703 F/P 0800 327 245 E [email protected] W www.dcrail.nz One hour return scenic train ride on a narrow gauge mountain railway through native forest. Unique pottery sculptures & tiles line the track. Enjoy panoramic views from the EyeFull Tower lookout. Multiple tours daily. Suitable for all ages.
KIWI DUNDEE ADVENTURES Hikutaia Other Activities A PO Box 198, Whangamata 3643 P 07 865 8809 M 0274 746 219 E [email protected] W www.kiwidundee.co.nz Kiwi Dundee Adventures, internationally renowned guiding company, offer a variety of nature tours & walks in The Coromandel & beyond. One day& Multi day tours including; spectacular nature, history, heritage, rainforest, Kauri trees, coastal scenery & glowworm caves. 48 The Coromandel 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 NZ Gardens Trust. RAPAURA is a 64 acre private estate (created over 50 years). Meander through 2Kms of mature gardens and native bush around lily ponds, water features and garden art to a cascading waterfall, ‘The Seven Stairs to Heaven’. Award winning café on site.
THE LOST SPRING Whitianga A 121A Cook Drive, Whitianga P 07 866 0456 E [email protected] W www.thelostspring.co.nz 100% pure mineral thermal pools, dayspa and dining experience located in the heart of Whitianga. Enjoy drinks and snacks while soaking in the pools or dine lagoon-side at our restaurant. Supervised children 14 years and over welcome.
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Other Activities 50 The Coromandel HOMEGROWN CUISINE Homegrown Produce, Restaurants & Cafes With the Pacific Ocean surrounding almost the entire Coromandel, it’s no surprise there’s an abundance of locally grown seafood. Coromandel Town is home to harvests of green lip mussels and oysters, the waters off Whitianga are a perfect bed for scallops, the rocky coastline on the east are a haven for crayfish and the crystal clear waters on both east and west coasts provide ideal conditions for snapper, trevally, gurnard, tarakihi, kahawai and, if you’re really lucky, yellow fin tuna and kingfish. There’s an abundance of restaurants offering numerous cuisines from Pacific Rim to modern New Zealand dishes. Many featuring locally homegrown produce, such as dairy produce, honey, nuts, meat, fruit and vegetables as well as beer and wine. Whatever you’re looking for in your dining experience, The Coromandel has something to suit everyone. I 9 HOT WATER BEACH q HAHE E
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The Coromandel 52 P: 07-8682554 622A ThamesCoast Rd 2 [email protected] P: 078681042 Matatoki, Thames 9224 Paeroa KopuRd,RD1, Thames Valley Bacon www.thejunction.net.nz P: 078686008 (corner ofPahau St),Thames ‘the GBD’,700Pollen St GBD Grahamstown Bar&Diner P: 078683152 Kauearanga Valley (DOC Visitor Centre) 955c Kauaeranga Valley Rd Kauaeranga Valley Café [email protected] Thames 715 Pollen St,Grahamstown, @ TheDepot Savour &Spice P: 078686828 Thames Thames Wharf,QueenSt, and Bar The WharfCoffee House www.cafemelbourne.co.nz P: 078683159 713 Pollen St,Thames The Depot www.omahuvalleycitrus.co.nz P: 078681274 146 OmahuValley Rd,RD4 Omahu Valley Citrus www.thecheesebarn.co.nz P: 078681284 Wainui Rd,Matatoki 1 at Matatoki The CheeseBarn Waiomu BeachCafé
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A small selection of places to visit to places of selection small A Admirals ArmsHotel www.starandgarter.co.nz P: 078668503 Coromandel Town 5 KapangaRd, Koru atRapaura Hereford ‘n’APickle www.admiralsarms.co.nz Restaurant: 078668272 Coromandel Town 146 WharfRoad Star andGarter P: 078668028 Coromandel Town 1611 TikiRd,SH25 Castle RockCafé co.nz www.peppertreerestaurant. P: 078668211 Coromandel Town 31 KapangaRd, www.lukeskitchen.co.nz P: 078664480 Kuaotunu Village 20 BlackjackRd, 4 com www.kairaumatipolledhereford. P: 078666937 2318 Colville Rd,Colville Company Coromandel Oyster www.castlerockcafe.co.nz Mob: 0223912070 P: 078664542 Te Rerenga 1242 WhangapouaRd, Luke’s Kitchen & Bar Pepper Tree Restaurant co.nz www.rapaurawatergardens. P: 078684821 586 Tapu-Coroglen Rd 3
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Retreat at The Falls Bistro The Bakery ONEMANA Sixfortysix Cafe The Old Mill 8 at Puka Park at Puka Park Pauanui 48 Mount Ave, P: 07 864 8088 www.pukapark.co.nz The Lime Room 25 Waitawheta Rd, Waikino Rd, Waikino 25 Waitawheta P: 07 863 8770 www.fallsretreat.co.nz 646 Port Rd, Whangamata Rd, Whangamata 646 Port P: 07 865 6117 www.sixfortysix.co.nz Restaurant Argo & Wine Bar Rd, Whangamata 328 Ocean P: 07 865 7157 www.argorestaurant.co.nz Smash Pipi Rd, Whangamata 603 Port @SmashPipiCafe Facebook P: 07-865 6562 w 9 Shop 15, Shopping Centre Pauanui P: 07 864 8094 Miha Restaurant Shop 10, Shopping Centre Pauanui www.thelimeroom.co.nz q The Esplanade, Tairua Tairua The Esplanade, P: 07 864 9390 www.theoldmillcafetairua.com The Bakery Tairua 242 Main Rd, P: 07 864 9974 & Bar Manaia Kitchen 228 Main Rd, Tairua P: 07 864 9050 www.manaiakitchenbar.co.nz Bar & Kitchen Flock 227 Main Rd, Tairua P: 07 864 8811 www.flockkitchenandbar.com
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COROGLEN & WHENUAKITE Café Hot Waves Bay Estate Mercury & Bar Salt Restaurant www.thecoromandel.com 8 Pye Pl, Hot Water Beach Pl, Hot Water 8 Pye P: 07 866 3887 Co Brewing Hot Water 7 P: 07 866 4066 www.mercurybayestate.co.nz Macadamias Cove Cathedral Tour Orchard Rd, Hahei 7 Grange P: 07 866 3354 www.coromandelbrewing company.co.nz 335 Lees Rd, Hahei P: 07 867 1221 www.cathedralcove macadamias.co.nz The Coromandel Brewery 761A Purangi Rd, Cooks Beach Rd, Cooks Beach 761A Purangi 309 Rd, Whitianga www.309honey.co.nz 6 6A Dakota Drive, Whitianga Drive, 6A Dakota P: 0800 246 277 [email protected] www.chocolatesareus.co.nz 309 Honey SH25, Whitianga-Tairua SH25, Whitianga-Tairua www.wilderland.org.nz Spring Restaurant The Lost Café & Licenced 5 1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga P: 07 866 5818 www.salt-whitianga.co.nz Wilderland Shop Homegrown Produce, Restaurants & Cafes Produce, Homegrown Café Rock Castle Rd,1242 Whangapoua Rerenga Te P: 07 866 4542 2070Mob: 022 391 HOMEGROWN www.castlerockcafe.co.nz 1043 SH25, Whenuakite 1043 SH25, Whenuakite P: 07 866 3830 www.hotwaterbrewingco.com 121A Cook Drive, Whitianga 121A Cook Drive, P: 07 866 0456 www.thelostspring.co.nz Us Are Chocolates
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The Coromandel 54 We offer Monteith’s beers on tap, wines, spirits We offerMonteith’sbeersontap,wines,spirits internet, pooltable,gamingmachinesandmusic. smoking area,variousliveentertainers,broadband indoor diningandalargeoutdoorclear-air Centrally locatedinahistoricbuilding,wehave W E P Coromandel township;enjoyoursunsoaked Multi awardwinningrestaurantintheheartof W E P Check outthewebsiteforopeninghours! travelling Surfer,LukesKitchenisatrueKiwigem. live jamsessions.FromLocalstoFamiliesorthe fired pizzas,freshasseafood,amazingsunsetsand Rustic seasideRestaurantandCafewithwood W E M & menusoffreshCoromandelproduce. A Offering brunch,lunch&dinner7days. court yardoropenfiresduringwinter. A A cooked especiallyforyou! Company. Allbeersbrewed on siteandallfood beers. HomeofTheCoromandel Brewing garden andsampleourgreatfoodquality Cove. Sitinsideoroutsideinthebeautifulbeer situated atthestartofworldfamousCathedral A worldclassboutiquebreweryandquirkybar W E P A LUKES KITCHEN PEPPER TREERESTAURANT &BAR THE POURHOUSE STAR &GARTER [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.starandgarter.co.nz www.peppertreerestaurant.co.nz www.lukeskitchen.co.nz www.thepourhouse.nz 07 8668503 07 8668211 5 KapangaRd,CoromandelTown 31 KapangaRd,CoromandelTown 07 8664480 20 BlackjackRoad,Kuaotunu,Whitianga 07 8663354 7 GrangeRoad,Hahei
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M 4 Wainui Road, Matatoki, Thames 07 868 1284 761a Purangi Rd, Cooks Beach 07 866 4066 8 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach 07 866 3887 1043 State Highway 25, Whenuakite 07 866 3830 1611 SH25, Manaia Road, Coromandel 07 866 8028 335 Lees Rd, Hahei 07 867 1221 www.thecheesebarn.co.nz www.mercurybayestate.co.nz www.hotwaterbrewingco.com www.cathedralcovemacadamias.co.nz
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MATATOKI THE CHEESE BARN AT MERCURY BAY ESTATE WINERY ESTATE MERCURY BAY HOT WAVES CAFE WAVES HOT BREWING CO. WATER HOT COROMANDEL OYSTER COMPANY OYSTER COROMANDEL CATHEDRAL COVE MACADAMIAS COVE CATHEDRAL W Cheese Factory, Licensed Cafe, Gifts, Animals. Enjoy wine and award winning cheese in country surroundings on the Hauraki Rail Trail. A P E W Winery, Restaurant & Bar. Gourmet food platters & wood fired Pizza. Wine Tasting & sales. Spectacular location, amazing views. Opening hours on website. A P E Licensed Cafe and Gallery only minutes walk from Hot Water Beach. Serving delicious homemade food, Tantalising vegetarian options and Allpress coffee. Sample award winning beers, tasting trays, and beer food, all crafted onsite. Playground and Seabreeze Kiwi Holiday park next door. A P E W A P E FB @corooyster shell, potsFresh Coromandel Pacific Oysters. 1/2 availableor wholeshell at farm gate prices. Also 7 days.local seafood & gourmet takeaways. Open A P E A P Visit our organic macadamia orchard and enjoy freeVisit our organic macadamia the shop. Check website forproduct tastings at opening hours. W E www.thecoromandel.com Homegrown Produce, Restaurants & Cafes Produce, Homegrown HOMEGROWN
Homegrown 56 The Coromandel 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. Waihi Whitianga Whitianga Coromandel Town Coromandel
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07 863 9015 126 Seddon Street, Waihi 90 Tiki Rd, Coromandel Town 07 866 7014 0800 GO CORO (0800 462676) 22 Lee Street, Whitianga 07 866 0509 1130 Purangi Rd, Whitianga 0274 225 899 www.coromandeladventures.co.nz www.coastalcampers.co.nz www.cathedralcoveshuttles.co.nz www.golddiscoverycentre.co.nz
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WAIHI GOLD MINE TOURS WAIHI COROMANDEL ADVENTURES COROMANDEL COASTAL CAMPERS COASTAL CATHEDRAL COVE SHUTTLE COVE CATHEDRAL E W To really experience Waihi’s working gold mine, our exclusive “inside the fence” tour is a must do. Tours daily - Groups welcomed - Bookings recommended. P Shuttles & tours connecting with: 360 Discovery ferry, Coromandel attractions, Hobbiton & Rotorua. A W A P F/P E A P W for hire.Fully equipped, self-contained campervans AirportAffordable daily rates include insurance. transfers available. 3 day hires ex Whitianga. E A M E W Tour Packages ofCustomized Transportation Water Beach. AlsoCathedral Cove & Hot specialising in wedding guests transportation, tailored for up to 150 people.
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The Coromandel 58 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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. Freedom. The Coromandel 6 Waitete Road, Waihi Victoria Street Playground Rocket Park, 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 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
Papa Aroha Public Dump Station Wharf Road, Coromandel Long Bay Motor Camp & Cabins Long Bay Road Shelly Beach Holiday Park Colville Road, Colville WHITIANGA Amodeo Bay, Coromandel Papa Aroha Holiday Park Public Dump Station Transfer Station South Highway, Whitianga Hahei Holiday Resort Hahei Beach, Whitianga Te Puru Holiday Park Te Anglers Lodge Victoria Street, Thames Stuart Moore Motors 100 Bank Street Motor Camp Tapu Tapu, Thames Coast THAMESCOAST THAMES Dickson Park Motor Camp Te Puru, Thames Coast COROMANDEL NGATEA Hugh Hayward Domain SH 2, Ngatea MOTORHOME DUMP STATIONS MOTORHOME PUKOROKORO/MIRANDA Miranda Holiday Park Coast Road, Pukorokoro/Miranda camping in certified self-contained vehicles is provided for at more than 30 self-contained vehicles is camping in certified locations throughout. Unfortunately The Coromandel self-contained non 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 Coromandel. DOC run tramping tracks on The greatest expanse of walking and 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 rememberYou’ll need to be self-sufficient cash for your to take it’s open. at the visitor centre when registration envelope or pay refer to For a list of commercial operators parks section or the holiday at www.thecoromandel.com. online We welcome responsible freedom campers to campers freedom responsible welcome We CAMPING www.thecoromandel.com throughout The Coromandel The Coromandel Regionthroughout CAMPING & DUMP STATIONS DUMP & CAMPING
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Camping & Dump Stations 60 beautifully maintainedpark. of roofedaccommodationandsitessetwithina Walk toRestaurantsandCafes.Awonderfulchoice W E P Beach andCathedralCove.Wifi. entertainment. WithineasyaccesstoHotWater Great locationonly100mtobeach,ferry,shopsand W E P self-contained accommodationalsoavailable. gardens. Immaculatefacilities.Sleepercabinsand powered orsitessetwithinlandscaped Cove andHotWaterBeach.Spaciousnon- passenger ferrytoWhitianga,Hahei,Cathedral Flaxmill Bay.MinutestoCooksBeach,the Boutique family-friendlycampgroundbytheseaat W E P A A A CAT’S PYJAMASBACKPACKERS FLAXMILL CAMPGROUND COROMANDEL TOP 10HOLIDAY PARK [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.coromandeltop10.co.nz www.cats-pyjamas.co.nz www.flaxmill.co.nz Backpackers, HolidayBackpackers, Parks &Campgrounds 07 8668830F/P0800267646 07 8664663 07 8662386 636 RingsRoad,Coromandel 12 AlbertSt,Whitianga 1031 PurangiRoad,FlaxmillBay ACCOMMODATION www.thecoromandel.com Coromandel Flaxmill Bay Flaxmill Whitianga 61 Accommodation Holiday Parks & Campgrounds Hahei Whitianga Whitianga Whangapoua Miranda /Pukorokoro Miranda
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M 121 Albert Street, Whitianga 07 866 5579 Hot Water Beach 07 866 3116 F/P 0800 24 68 23 1266 Whangapoua Road, Te Rerenga 07 866 5215 14 Bryce Street, Whitianga 07 867 1517 595 Front Miranda Rd, Waitakaruru 07 867 3205 F/P 0800 833 144 [email protected] 790 Hot Water Beach Rd, 41 Harsant Ave, Hahei Beach 41 Harsant Ave, Hahei 0800 24 24 34 07 866 3889 F/P www.mercurybayholidaypark.co.nz www.hotwaterbeachtop10.co.nz www.turtlecove.co.nz www.mirandaholidaypark.co.nz www.hahei.com www.whangapouaholidaypark.co.nz
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[email protected] [email protected] WHANGAPOUA HOLIDAY PARK WHANGAPOUA HOLIDAY BACKPACKER TURTLECOVE MIRANDA HOLIDAY PARK MIRANDA HOLIDAY PARK HOLIDAY MERCURY BAY HOT WATER BEACH TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK 10 HOLIDAY BEACH TOP WATER HOT HAHEI HOLIDAY RESORT HAHEI HOLIDAY From camping to accommodation we have something to suit all travelers and budgets. Email, call or book direct online. W A P E Offering accommodation from self-contained unitsOffering accommodation from self-contained beach. to campsites. Situated 700m from the W P E close to world renowned New Chum Beach. Clean relaxed Hostel with a variety of bed options at affordable prices tent & campervan sites/amenities. A P W FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE WIFI included. A P E A P E W Accommodation for all budgets which includes the hot mineral pool. New onsite Volley Ball, Mini Putt, Frisby Golf, BMX track and skateboard ramp. Affordable accommodation. Cosy classic cabins,Affordable accommodation. Baches/Studios,premium Villas/Beachfront A W A P E W A quintessential holiday park offering cabins/camping just minutes drive from Whangapoua Beach and E www.thecoromandel.com Backpackers, Holiday Parks & Campgrounds Parks Backpackers, Holiday ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation Backpackers, Holiday Parks & Camprgrounds Our Region 62 The Coromandel Only 3kms to town & 50m to the golf course, Only 3kmstotown&50mthegolfcourse, W E P sky spa,swimintheriver,rainforest...itsallhere! Soak inthetreetopbathhouse,relaxnight- W E P relaxation orexploringTheCoromandel. contained bushretreat.Aperfectbasefor Relax &enjoythecharmofthisuniqueself- W E P Bed andBreakfastatourhistorichomelocated W E P Free wifiavailable. rooms withownentranceinaquietcul-de-sac. We havetwolovely,moderncomfortableensuite W E P A A A in theruralvillageofHikutaia. A A enjoyable one. we lookforwardtomakingyourstayan CORBETT HOUSEB& ANDREA’S BED&BREAKFAST WHITIANGA B&B WAIRUA LODGE THE COROMANDEL TREEHOUSE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.whitiangabedandbreakfast.co.nz www.wairualodge.co.nz www.coromandeladventures.co.nz www.corbetthouse.co.nz www.andreasbnb.co.nz 07 8662860 +64 78660304 0800 462676 07 8624710 07 8660568 1 GolfRoad,Whitianga 251 OldCoachRoad 500 DrivingCreekRd 8088 S/H26,HikutaiaRD4,Paeroa 244 CookDrive,Whitianga Holiday Homes &Breakfast &Bed
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www.thecoromandel.com Coromandel Town Whitianga Whitianga Whitianga Paeroa 63 Accommodation Holiday Homes & Bed & Breakfast Hahei Waihi Waihi Port Charles Port
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1299 Port Charles Road, RD 4, Coromandel 07 866 6614 F/P 267 Ngatitangata Road, Waihi 07 863 9400 115 Ngatitangata Rd. RD1 021 0653 837 5 Grange Road , Hahei +64 21 420 646 www.manawaridge.co.nz www.oteshafalls.co.nz www.waimarievilla.co.nz www.kiwiretreat.co.nz
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TANGIARO KIWI RETREAT TANGIARO MANAWA RIDGE MANAWA OTESHA FALLS OTESHA VILLA & STUDIO’S HAHEI BEACH A P 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. This private luxury accommodation will make you feel relaxed and at ease, pampered amidst the luxury and romance that permeates every suite. W A P E W andOtesha Falls is an eco-friendly luxury Bed Breakfast set at the base of the Coromandel Peninsula & Northern end of the Bay of Plenty. This beautiful home offers peace & tranquillity in a quiet setting.Walk through the garden down to the natural waterfalls, chill out in one of the pools with a glass of champagne or fire up the barbecue and enjoy the solitude. A P E Modern , spacious open plan 2 bedroom selfModern , spacious set in private grounds sleep 6contained beach villa apartmentsplus two luxury air conditioned studio Hot Water Beach provided. W Beach. all situated close to village centre and Hahei forSky TV, free wi-fi , beach towels and spades A P E Our well-appointed and stylish chalets have everything you need to relax and unwind in total comfort. Fully self-contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom chalets are built to compliment the natural surrounds, including the four separate outdoor bush spas. On-site masseuse available by appointment. Café/restaurant and bar. Specialising in Weddings and functions, Tangiaro is a true paradise. W E www.thecoromandel.com Lodges ACCOMMODATION
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TheLodges Coromandel 64 Reception 50 metres down drive. Reception 50metresdowndrive. and laundryfacilities. entry toTheLostSpring.Fullyequippedkitchen heated pool,tenniscourt,playgroundandprivate Featuring; waterviews,freewifi,parking, offers self-containedandservicedapartments. centrally locatedandacrossfromBuffaloBeach Oceans Resort,amodern4.5starcomplex, W E P Only minutesfromCooksBeach,thepassenger base fromwhichtoexploretheregion’shighlights. grounds bythebeachatFlaxmillBay.Atranquil couples andfamiliesnestledwithinstunning Deluxe self-containedCottagesandHousesfor W E P famous “TheLostSpring”. shops andrestaurants.Walkthroughtothe tennis courtandonlyafewminuteswalktotown, rates. Oceanviews,privatebalconies,heatedpool, contained motelstyleapartmentsatcompetitive Beachside Resortoffers1&2bedroomself- W E F/P P A Hot WaterBeach. ferry toWhitianga,Hahei,CathedralCoveand A A and more. Sky TVWifi,freespades,BBQ’s, beachtowels restaurants. ShortdrivetoHotWaterbeach. close toHaheibeach,CathedralCove,cafesand 2 acresofsubtropicalgardens.Unrivalledlocation Self cateringmotel/apartmentsandstudiossetin W E P A FLAXMILL ACCOMMODATION BEACHSIDE RESORTWHITIANGA TATAHI LODGEBEACHRESORT OCEANS RESORTWHITIANGA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.oceansresort.co.nz www.flaxmill.co.nz www.beachsideresort.co.nz www.tatahilodge.co.nz 07 8695222 07 8662386 07 8671356 18 EyreStreet,Whitianga 1031 PurangiRoad,FlaxmillBay 0800 COROMANDEL(267662) 20 EyreStreet,Whitianga 07 8663992 9 GrangeRoad,Hahei ACCOMMODATION
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0800 777 027 87 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei, Whitianga 07 866 3533 1159D St Highway 25, Mania Road,1159D St Highway Coromandel 07 866 8747 F/P www.thechurchhahei.co.nz www.tekoumacottages.co.nz
[email protected] [email protected] THE CHURCH ACCOMMODATION TE KOUMA HARBOUR COTTAGES TE KOUMA W 1.5Eleven wooden cottages scattered through 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. A P E 6 one bedroom cabins, each catering for 66 one bedroom cabins, each catering people. A P W of coastal/rural land all ourSet on 4.5 hectares Koumacottages offer spectacular views of Te aHarbour. We have 6 self-contained cottages, 21 and a2-bedroom lodge which sleeps up to pool. deluxe lodge cabin with private swimming E www.thecoromandel.com Motels ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation 66 Motels Garden Studios,classicComfortCabins. SeaView Villas&BeachfrontBaches,tranquil Self-contained accommodation:stunning2brm W E self-contained chaletsorcabinswithsharedfacilities. hidden innativeforestbesideTeMataRiver.Private A truekiwiexperienceforfamiliesandcouples; W E close toshops,cafes. Wi-Fi, BBQ,tenniscourt,swimmingpool,bikes, Self ContainedandServiced1&2bedroomunits, W E P P loungers, spapool,kayaks,Wi-fi55+channelSkyTV. immaculate self-containedunits-BBQdeck,sun- Absolute beachfrontlocation,spectacularseaviews, W E P P A A A A BEACHFRONT RESORT TE MATA LODGE PAUANUI PINESMOTOR LODGE HAHEI BEACHHOLIDAY RESORT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.hahei.com www.tematalodge.co.nz www.pauanuipines.co.nz www.beachfrontresort.co.nz [email protected] 07 8663889F/P 07 8665637 07 8684834 07 8648086 174 VistaPaku,Pauanui 41 HarsantAve,HaheiBeach 113 BuffaloBeachRd,Whitianga 18 EamesCrescent,TeMataBay F/P 0800 420868 0800 2434
ACCOMMODATION www.thecoromandel.com Thames Coast Thames Whitianga Pauanui Motels Hahei 67 Accommodation Motels Thames Pauanui Whitianga Whitianga
027 697 9003 84 Albert St, Whitianga 07 866 0599 Mount Avenue, Pauanui Beach Mount Avenue, Pauanui 07 864 8088 700 Pollen St, Thames 07 868 6008 M 73 South Highway, Whitianga +64 7 867 1236 www.marinapark.co.nz www.pukapark.co.nz www.thejunction.net.nz www.whitiangaholidays.co.nz
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[email protected] [email protected] THE JUNCTION HOTEL SOVEREIGN PIER ON THE WATERWAYS SOVEREIGN APARTMENTS MARINA PARK GRAND MERCURE PUKA PARK RESORT PUKA PARK GRAND MERCURE W of Whitianga,Located beside the marina in the heart apartmentsMarina Park offers spacious self-catering with fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. A P E The newly renovated lodge and resort facilityThe newly renovated that are nestled amongstincludes 48 chalets Resortpristine native bush, at Pauanui Beach. spa &facilities include swimming pool, gym, is opensauna and tennis court. The restaurant to the public 7 days a week. W A P E A P W The hotel offers clean affordable accommodation, public bar, and Thames’s best restaurant - The GBD. Free internet for guests and friendly staff. E W 5 Star luxury resort. All suites with waterway views, full kitchen, laundry, heating, SkyTV & Free Wi-Fi. Lap-pool, Spa, Tennis Court & Gym. A P E www.thecoromandel.com Hotels & Resorts & Hotels ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation 68 Hotels & Resorts 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 Steampunk The Thames.
Steampunk the Thames Festival, Photo: Paul Smith
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For a full to list of eventsFor on The refer Coromandel MARCH FEBRUARY JANUARY DECEMBER NOVEMBER Mussel favourites served all day. Paeroa’s Historic Maritime Park turns into a magical wonderland during December.Paeroa’s Historic Maritime Park turns A celebration of good beer in a can, with ales from over ten breweries around beer in a can, with ales from over A celebration of good New Zealand and for the first time, craft cider in a can. New Zealand and for the first time, The Mercury Bay Art Escape is a self-drive tour of artists’ studios and galleries in the beautifulThe Mercury Bay Art Escape is a self-drive tour of artists’ studios and galleries Tairua - Mercury Bay area of The Coromandel. WhangamataBeach Hop 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. Thames Heritage Week Heritage Thames fun for the family. Focusing on yesteryear with a lineup of events for all. A week of old fashioned MercuryArt Bay Escape SurfFirth2 Marathon Bush ranges. Come and enjoy bush running and trekking at its best with 42km across the The Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend bringing together a mix of classic cars, vintageThe Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend bringing together a mix of classic motorcycles and motorsport legends. Festival Mussel Coromandel HighlandTattoo & Games Whether there’s aThe Sounds & Soul of Scotland returns to Paeroa for the annual Highland Games! Paeroa Domain. bit of Scot in you or not, this is a great day of entertainment in the picturesque LeadfootFestival Paeroa Battle Streetsthe of Paeroa in Paeroa.17 races of Motorcycling Mayhem! The Battle of the Streets is an institution central Paeroa. Check out New Zealand’s top riders as they tear up the street circuit set through ConcertVinesthe in wonderful settingThis iconic local concert returns to The Coromandel with favourite local artists, and the music you know and love. KelticFair fairs and the highlight of The Coromandel holiday season.One of New Zealand’s most successful great value shopping. Enjoy a full day of entertainment, kids rides, food & a world of arts, crafts and WhitiangaSummerConcert present great live music and an unforgettable festival to beGreenstone Entertainment is proud to held at the Whitianga Waterways Arena. Paeroa Christmas Light Extravaganza Paeroa light show, on every night. Bring the family to experience the brilliant RisingCan Steampunk Thames The of encourage you to blow off a head is a new festival to inspire and Steampunk The Thames and unadulterated fun. of concentrated high energy hoopla steam in one weekend
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Events 70 The Coromandel A Taste of Matarangi and KaimaiRangeshavetooffer,withexperiencedguides. The EchoWalkingFestivalisaboutexperiencingthefantasticwalksthatCoromandel WalkingEcho Festival throughsubtropicalforest, pacificcoastlines,farmlandandPohutukawa-cladcoastline. K2 isthetoughestoneday cyclechallengeintheSouthernHemisphere.Ascenic ride Race K2 Cycle running enthusiasts Big onfun,inacasual,low-keyenvironment,theXterra Challengeisopentooff-roadtrail Xterra Trail Karangahake Run fashion, music,culture,dance,planesandloadsmore... Brits attheBeachisa4daycelebrationofallthingsBritish, includingcars,bikes,food, Beach The At Brits New Zealand’slargestGarageSale,throughoutthestreets ofNgatea. Ngatea Garage Sale and entertainmentwithsomethingtosuiteveryone. Waihi GoldFestisaninstitutioninWaihi,amonthlongprogrammeofworkshops Waihi Gold Fest seaside destinations. A populareventwithagreatrangeofdistances,allbasedoutoneNewZealand’sfavourite Walk Run Whangamata Festival sounds TheCoromandelcanmusterintoonevenue. New Zealand’sbestseafoodfestivalshowcasesacollectionofthefinestseafood,sceneryand Festival Scallop Whitianga Revisit thedaysofoldinatownthatisrenownedforbeingworldfamousNewZealand. Paeroa Antiques The CoromandelwillplayhosttoaroundatthisyearsNewZealandRallyChampionship. of Coromandel Mahindra Rally Goldrush including mountainandroadbiking,trailrunningkayaking. A two-daymultisportchallengetraversingbothcoastsofthecentralCoromandel, Coromandel Classic This istheinauguralhalfmarathontobeheldinbeautifulMercuryBay. Half Marathon Whitianga Showcasing localseafoodandfestivities.Enjoydemonstrations,livemusic,stallsmore. Coromandel Festival Seafood at WaihiBeachtotherimofmightyMarthaMineandspectacularfinishlineinWaihi. This multidistanceeventwilltakeyouonanunforgettableadventurefromthecoast Festival Multisport The Nugget This festivalcelebratesafabulousdayoffood,wineandmusicbythebeach. MARCH/APRIL OCTOBER SEPTEMBER AUGUST MAY APRIL
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LOCAL MARKETS Tairua Market Coromandel Market Tairua Hall, Main Road. 31 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town First Saturday morning each month. Fridays 8am - 12noon. Kuaotunu Market Whitianga Art, Craft Kuaotunu Township. Saturday morning from & Farmers Market Labour Weekend - Easter. Soldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga. Matarangi Craft Market Saturday mornings on holiday weekends Matarangi Village shops. and community events. Sundays from December to January Whangamata Community and holiday weekends. Market Tairua Fireman’s Market Port Road, Village Green. Sunday 9am - 1pm. Tairua Fire Station, Main Road. Waihi Market Saturday morning of Labour Weekend. Seddon Street, Memorial Hall. Coroglen Farmers Market Every 3rd Saturday of the month 8.30 - 1.00pm. Gumtown Hall, Coroglen. Waihi Beach Farmers Sunday morning Labour Weekend - Easter Market Thames Market Opposite Waihi Beach Hotel. Pollen Street, Thames. Every Sunday from Labour Weekend - Easter. Saturday mornings 8am - 12noon. Events SUMMER MARKETS Whangamata Summer Waihi Beach Summer Fair Festival Craft Market 5 January 2018 27 & 28 December 2017 Citrus Ave, Waihi Beach 72 Williamson Park, Whangamata Tairua Wine & Food Festival Onemana Market Day 6 January 2018 The Coromandel 29th December 2017 Tairua Area School Keltic Fair Mercury Bay Seaside 2 January 2018 Carnival Coromandel Area School 8 January 2018 Pauanui Market Day Buffalo Beach, Whitianga 3 January 2018 Thames Goldrush Market Kennedy Park, Pauanui Day Cooks Beach Summer Gala 9 January 2018 4 January 2018 Pollen Street, Thames Banks Street, Cooks Beach Hahei Market Day 5 January 2018 Pa Road, Hahei
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