Coromandel

From World travel guide

Coromandel is a peninsula on the north-eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It separates the Hauraki Gulf and coasts around Auckland from the Bay of Plenty.

1 Cities
2 Other destinations
3 Understand
4 Talk
5 Get in
6 Get around
7 See
- 7.1 Itineraries
8 Do
9 Eat
10 Drink
11 Stay safe
12 Cope
13 Get out
14 External links

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Cities

Coromandel Town, Historic town
Tairua. A very scenic location.
Thames
Waihi
Whitianga

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Other destinations

Cathedral Cove, Accessible via Heihei
Heihei
Hot Water Beach
Tararu Valley Sanctuary is an active rainforest protection project and sustainable living community, just 15mins from Thames that welcomes volunteers and travellers who wish to make a 'koha' or gift to the New Zealand environment. The Sanctuary has giant kauri trees and rich birdlife.
The winding coastal road from Thames north towards Coromandel Town is worthly of special mention also. In December the beautiful pohutakawa trees flower, and is a site to behold. This tree is affectionately known as the New Zealand christmas tree, and several festival events in December celebrate the time.

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Understand

Coromandel is noted for its beautiful beaches, with backdrops of lush native bush in the hills. The gateway to the Coromandel, the Kopu bridge, is a wonderful one way bridge that is just 110 kms from Auckland. From this bridge you can go in a loop around the entire Coromandel peninsular. All roads lead to Coromandel Town at some point.

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