| Attractions |
Description |
| Hot
Water Beach |
A
beach in which during low tide if you dig a small
hole in the sand you find very warm water, thus the
name. Hot water beach. |
| Thames |
The
city of Thames has many historical buildings, which
are well preserved, from the time of the big gold
rush. |
| Kiwi Dundee Adventures |
Guided
tours of forests, gold mines, and caves filled with
glowworms, and spectacular beaches. Pauanui –
Tairua – Whangamata |
| High Zone Adventure |
Find
out your skill on an open-air 15 m trapezium. For
all ages and different levels of adrenalin.
Whitianga. |
| Miller Helicopters |
Scenic
helicopter tours of the entire peninsula. In Thames |
| Driving Creek Railway & Pottery |
Right
in the north of Coromandel Town. A small train
passing through a forest filled with the “ Kauri
Tree” finishing on a lookout with a spectacular
view. |
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| Cave Cruzer Adventures |
Visit
and listen to the wild sounds of marine caves, visit
the famous Cathedral Cove, and get to know the
islands, beaches, and coral reefs in this national
marine park. Recommended. Leaves from Whitianga |
| Hahei Explorer |
Daily
adventures at Hahei Marine reserve. See everything
in just one hour, including Cathedral Cove.
Leaves form Hahei. |
| Ocean Wave Tours |
Explore
the sheltered waters of Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine
Reserve. Travel along the beautiful volcanic
coastline right up to Cathedral Cove, Orua Cave, and
Champagne Rock. Leaves from the jetty at Whitianga. |
| Blue Boat Cruises |
A
2hrs boat cruise along the sheltered waters and
visit Cathedral Cove, Hahei, and the volcanic
islands of the marine reserve. A 40ft cruiser, which
also takes you to some popular seal, penguin and
bird sighting areas. Leaves from Whitianga. |
| Waters Edge |
Catch
the best Fishes in a 46 ft Randal. A tour company
specializing in deep-sea fishing. Boat with
bathrooms, all fishing equipment, as well as a
barbeque for you to cook you catch fresh. There is
excellent diving and fishing in Coromandel. Leaves
from the port at Whitianga. |
| Tairua Dive &
Fishing |
Tour
that takes you to the pristine Aldermen Islands.
Great diving. PADI DIVE COURSES.
Leaves from the Esplanade – Paku, Tairua. |
| Piako Ostrich Farm |
Tour
through an Ostrich farm, Has a shop selling Ostrich
products, and you can have a free tasting of the
meat of this tasty animal.
It is closed in July. Tairua 311 Piako Rd –
off Hauraki Rd. |
| Matatoki Cheese |
For
the cheese lover, Visit an organic Cheese producer,
and taste some Kiwi made cheese.
Cnr SH 26 & Wainui Rd, Matato, Thames. |
| Ohinemuri
Eestate Winery & Restaurant |
Visit
a winery, which houses an excellent restaurant.
Moresby Street, Karangahake Gorge. |
| Cathedral
Cove Sea Kayaking |
A
kayak tour that takes you exploring the many marine
caves. 88 Hahei beach Rd, Hahei. |
| Coromandel Goldfield Centre & Stamper Battery |
The
last gold mine still operating from its original
condition. Guided 1-hour tour of the mine. 410
Buffalo Rd, Coromandel Town. |
| Goldmine Experience |
Another
underground Gold mine for you to visit. SH 25,
Thames. |
| Newmont Waihi Gold |
Visit
this open air mine, which still produces $1.5
million in Gold and silver per week. Education
centre & Gold Legacy centre, Waihi. |
| Road 309 |
One
of the most beautiful roads in NZ, which takes you
from one side of the peninsula to the other. During
the way, stop and take the hike to Castle Rock, as
well as the Waiau Falls |
| Coromandel Forest Park |
Great
bush walk through the forest, with beautiful views. |
| Coromandel and Moehau Ranges |
Bush
walking through these ranges offering sensational
views of the mountains. |
| New Chums Beach |
In
the north of Mercury Bay, 30 minutes walk along the
beach from Whangapoua. This beach is considered one
of the most beautiful in all of New Zealand. |
| Aotearoa Lodge & Tours |
Tours
of 2 or 3 days of the Peninsula. 70 Racecourse Rd,
Whitianga. |
| Strongman Coachlines |
Tour
along the Coromandel Peninsula. With the option of
leaving Auckland by catamaran to get to Coromandel
Town. Visit the islands, gold mines, and travel in
old style trains. 316 Tiki Rd, Coromandel Town. |
| Johansen & Wincorp Adventures Ltd |
Offering
Tours of half days up to 3 full days. Forests, 4x4
safaris, Glow worms at night, and learn about Maori
medicine. For all ages. Pauanui Beach. |
| Driving Creek Railway & Pottery |
North of
Coromandel. See "Kauri
Trees" in a small train that climbs the
mountain. At the top, a lookout provides spetacular
views. |
| Harley Tours New Zealand |
Why
not tour the Coromandel peninsula on a powerful
Harley. Thames. |
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The
Coromandel Peninsula,
offers great tours and thing to do in a spectacular
environment. It doesn't matter if in Thames, Whitianga,
Whangamata, Waihi or Coromandel Town, there are plenty to do
for all. Below a list of the main tourist attractions in the
Coromandel Peninsula...
