The Coromandel Peninsula with it’s mountainous interior cloaked in native rainforest and more than 400 kilometres of dazzling white sand beaches, is rustic, unspoiled and relaxed. The green valleys, misty forested mountains ringed by white/golden beaches, wetlands and fertile plains make The Coromandel a very special place to escape and soak up the essence of coastal New Zealand.
The laid-back vibe and leisurely pace in the small towns dotted around the Peninsula is contageous and you can’t help but take a break from your every day and live life as it should be. You can wander among the coolness of the pristine bush; The Coromandel is a walker’s paradise. Explore the relics from the area’s gold mining heritage, follow the Karangahake Gorge and Coromandel Coastal Walkway, hike the Pinnacles, or hop on your bike and cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail. Or simply sit and relax in a warm bubbling pool at Hot Water Beach where you can dig your own spa two hours either side of low tide. Don’t miss the spectacular Cathedral Cove, the jewel of a protected marine reserve.
On a clear night, look up the sky and enjoy galaxies of stars thanks to those small villages that shed very little light on the dark night sky. You can explore some of the best free stargazing locations in the Coromandel region.