Sights & Activities
Unforgettable Sights
Cathedral Cove, Hahei – beautiful Pohutukawa-fringed white sand beach.
Pinnacles, Kauaeranga Valley – the jagged summit of the Pinnacles offers panoramic views of The Coromandel.
Adrenaline-rush
Big game fishing – experience the thrill of landing big New Zealand kingfish (
www.epicadventures.co.nz) or (
www.divetairua.co.nz).
Abseil – take in the view as you descend into the beautiful Karangahake Gorge.
Relax & Indulge
Hot Water Beach – when the tide is out you can dig your own hot spa at Hot Water Beach.
Sailing – explore the Mercury Islands in beautiful Mercury Bay.
Top Picks
Culture
Gold mining history – explore gold mine relics in Waihi and Coromandel Town (
www.thecoromandel.com).
Road Trip
Thames Coast Road north of Thames – lined with flowering Pohutukawa in summer (
www.pacificcoast.co.nz).
Luxury
Luxury launch charter – at Whitianga visitors can charter a luxury launch for the ultimate escape.
Inexpensive or Free
Driving Creek Railway – take a ride at New Zealand’s only narrow-gauge mountain railway (
www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz).
Great for Groups
Big game fishing trips – charter a boat and go fishing for The Coromandel’s famous marlin.
Culinary Experience
Whitianga Scallop Festival (August) – sample some of the 80,000 scallops on offer (
www.scallopfestival.co.nz).
Exclusive Dining
Legends Restaurant, Pauanui – at Lakes Resort, Legends enjoys great golf course views (
www.lakesresort.com).
Casual Dining
The Fire Place, Whitianga – premier waterfront restaurant on The Esplanade (
www.thefireplace-restaurant.com).
Café
Success Café, Coromandel Town – enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of town (
www.thecoromandel.com).
Swishy Bar
Salt Bar Café Deck, Whitianga – dine on delicious food while looking out over the marina.
Cosy Pub
Admirals Arms, Coromandel Town – dine in a fully refurbished historic hotel built 1872 (t. +64 7 866 8272).
Shop or Gallery
Weta Design Studio, Coromandel Town – award-winning design shop (
www.wetadesign.co.nz).
