Coromandel Peninsula provides for umpteenth options to enjoy and have fun. The region is jam-packed with many tourist attractions to choose from. Coromandel Peninsula tourist attractions mainly include spectacular beaches especially towards the east coast, coves, coastal and inland bush walks to name a few. The region can be accessed only via foot, by boat or kayak.
The peninsula is particularly admired for Hot Water Beaches. Additionally, it is a haven for those who love pleasant strolls. Its exceptional countryside and calm way of life makes it a perfect holiday destination for both natives and tourists alike.
Coromandel is a cozy coastal township with several art and craft shops and attention grabbing sightseer attractions.
Mercury Bay Art Escape offers an open tour into the art studios around the Mercury Bay. It lets the tourists have an insight into the best of Coromandel art and music.
Driving Creek Railway is a fun sightseer situated close to the Coromandel Town. It informs the visitors about the legendry Barry Brickell who created narrow gauge railway which helped him extract sculpting clay from deposits on his land. Today the railway lines have developed into an elaborate mountain railway with spirals, tunnels, viaducts, reversing points and a summit station called the "Eyefull Tower".
Thames and the close by Kauaeranga Valley are widely popular for their rich history and tourist attractions. They sever as the preliminary to an adventurous trip into the Coromandel Peninsula. Coastal area between Thames and Coromandel town is a pleasant sight that should not be missed ones in the Coromandel peninsula.
Hahei Cove is an extremely spectacular base that is popular for its pink sandy beach. The place also includes Coromandel’s first marine reserve, Te Whanganui-A-Hei. It offers varied options to have fun while ones stay in the comfy resorts of the regions. At the same time the area hosts gamut of cafés, tour options, services, shops, art galleries and much more.
Hot Water Beach is a beach situated on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It comprises two hot springs that appear in the sands allowing the sightseers to dig up their own hot puddle. The beach is a major tourist destination.
Rocky's Goldmine Trail is a 2.5 to 3 hour walk in the course of a rejuvenating bush of the Thames area. It is a noticeably marked pathway with vantage points all along the way. Major attractions of the area are the Firth of Thames, Dickson Holiday Park, swimming holes, Goldfields Shopping Mall, a bird sanctuary, War Memorial Monument and a local bush.
Karangahake Walkway is a historic causeway which attracts several tourists each year. Its main attractions are its well graded walkways and large pools in the Ohinemuri River which are perfect for safe swimming and canoeing during the summer season. At the same time the area is idyllic for picnicking and fishing for trout.
Kauaeranga Valley: Several restful and refreshing playgrounds nestled beside the Kauaeranga River combine to form the famous Kauaeranga Valley. Valley provides several great walking, hiking, mountain biking and sightseing opportunities, swimming spots and historic relics.
Cathedral Cove in Coromandel: Coromandel offers several tourist attractions to choose from. Important ones being: its several pristine beaches, arts and crafts and historic Goldmine and inland bush and Cathedral Cove towards the eastern coast. Tourists access the area via foot or by boat or kayak. Enjoy great water-based activities such as sailing, kayaking, swimming and snorkelling.
Waiau Falls in Coromandel: Comparatively small but Waiau Falls are extremely charming and pleasing. They are pretty popular amongst the tourists as it provides for vibrant swimming and soaking opportunities.
Whitianga: Enjoy the charm and rest in one of the most untouched campground of Whitianga. An adventurers paradise Whitianga provides for several recreational activities like - swimming, diving, fishing, bushwalking, scenic cruises, soaking, surfing, horse riding, kayaking, shopping, dining, golfing and bone carving
Cooks Beach: Situated in Coromandel, Cooks Beach is a small coastal settlement. It provides for several recreational activities like swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and fishing.
Waihi is considered to have a Heart of Gold. Snuggled in the spectacular Coromandel region Waihi is a small historical town with dazzling and varied landscape in the beautiful.
Whangamata: Whangamata is one of the most famous beach resorts of New Zealand. It’s pretty popular for its white sandy beaches, safe swimming opportunities, and great surfing breaks. Other favorite attractions are the popular Coromandel Forest Park and Tairua Forest which provide for umpteenth opportunities for short walks, mountain biking trails, old gold mining sites and pig hunting.
Pauanui is snuggled in the Eastern Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. This particular region in the North Island is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world.
Tairua along with Pauanui are the twin harbour town which proffer a superb ambience alongside the Pacific Ocean. The prime attraction of the area is a nearby Maori pa sculptured hillside Paku. Other attractions include the beaches which are ideal fo swimming and surfing and the various charters and fishing boats which run from both wharves
