Coromandel Activities

Coromandel Area map
Coromandel has a wide variety of outdoor activities to occupy all ranges of age and fitness.

The Coromandel Peninsula lies to the east of Auckland, on the other side of the Hauraki Gulf, and has an estimated population of just under 27,000 people.

Rustic, relaxed and unspoiled, the Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s best-loved holiday destinations.
With rugged volcanic hills covered in native rainforest, and more than 400 kilometres of spectacular coastline we promise you will find the beach of your dreams.
Bush and beach are easily accessible and in the same day, you can experience the blue dazzle of the Pacific Ocean and calming greenness of the kauri forest.

On the west coast, you’ll discover a beach, cove and harbour around every bend in the road lined with pohutukawa trees (a red flowering native that is known in NZ as the Christmas Tree).

The east coast has an amazing collection of white sand and surf beaches, and an impressive, heavily forested mountain range running right through the middle of the entire peninsula.

Coromandel’s fascinating history is evident in gold mining, logging dams and ancient Maori pa’s (fortified village). The past is also visible in the colonial architecture and historical buildings that have been preserved in several towns around the region.

The natural beauty of the Coromandel has led to the area becoming a haven for artists and crafts people.
Take time to discover the many galleries and studios, or, fish, surf, dive, swim, wander along beaches, or, head into the hills and hike the trails in the forest.
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Wildlife parks

Wildlife Parks COROMANDEL Driving Creek Railways & Potteries http://www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz
Wildlife Parks WHITIANGA Mill Creek Bird & Campervan Park http://www.halcyonheights.co.nz

Tramping and Hiking

Tramping & Hiking COROMANDEL Coromandel Discovery http://www.coromandeldiscovery.co.nz
Tramping & Hiking COROMANDEL Kiwi Dundee Adventures http://www.kiwidundee.co.nz
Tramping & Hiking COROMANDEL Wildman Milne Adventures http://www.wildman.co.nz
Tramping & Hiking TE AROHA Mt Te Aroha http://www.tearohanz.co.nz/sights-walks

Climbing and Abseiling

Climbing & Abseiling MERCURY BAY Highzone Adventure Course http://www.highzone.co.nz

Horse Riding

Horse Riding & Treks COROMANDEL PENINSULA Rangihau Ranch http://www.rangihauranch.co.nz

Fishing , Diving , Snorkelling

Fishing COROMANDEL PENINSULA Anglers Lodge http://www.anglers.co.nz
Diving & Snorkeling HAHEI Cathedral Cove Dive http://www.hahei.co.nz/diving
Diving & Snorkeling TAIRUA Dive Tairua http://www.divetairua.co.nz/
Fishing TAIRUA Dive Tairua http://www.divetairua.co.nz
Fishing TAIRUA Epic Adventures http://www.epicadventures.co.nz

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking THAMES Eyez-open Adventure Company http://www.eyezopen.co.nz

Heritage and History

Heritage & History COROMANDEL TOWN Coromandel Gold Stamper Battery
Heritage & History THAMES Gold Mine Experience http://www.goldmine-experience.co.nz/

Motorcycle, Quad Bikes

Motorcycle & Quad Bikes WAIHI Over The Top Adventures http://www.overthetopadventures.co.nz
Motorcycle & Quad Bikes WHITIANGA Combat Zone Paintball & Family Adventure Park http://www.combatzone.co.nz

Coromandel Accommodation

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