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The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, on the other side of the Hauraki Gulf. Rugged and mysterious, yet also a place to flop on a beach and watch the waves roll in. Uncover the history of the remarkable Coromandel Peninsula while you indulge your need to escape.
An impressive, heavily forested mountain range runs right up the middle of the Coromandel Peninsula - it’s bordered on each side by kilometres of spectacular coastline. On the west coast, there’s a never-ending parade of beaches, coves and harbours lined with pohutukawa trees (a red flowering native of New Zealand ) . The eastern side of the Coromandel is furnished with an amazing collection of white sand and surf beaches.
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Peter Morath
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The Coromandel's fascinating history is evident in gold mining relics, logging dams and ancient Maori pa (fortified village) sites. The past can also be found in the charming colonial architecture and historical buildings preserved in several towns around the region. The towns of Thames and Coromandel were once the
scene of a gold rush. Today they’re quaint and interesting.
The coastal nature of the Coromandel makes it a brilliant choice if you like to fish, surf, dive, swim or wander along beaches. For contrast you can head for the hills and hike the trails in the forest. Local cuisine could be as simple as fish and chips or as elegant as Crayfish Mornay. Cafes and restaurants make the most of the seafood that can be easily caught in the surrounding waters
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