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Coromandel Peninsula: Thames - The Pinnacles, Billygoat Landing, Edward's Lookout, Wainora Track
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
(0 reviews)The gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula, Thames, is a pleasant provincial town of 8,000 people.
In its 1870’s heyday this booming gold-mining and kauri-milling town was larger than Auckland and boasted 100 hotels, streets crowded with shops...
Coromandel Peninsula: Paeroa - L & P, Karangahake, Hauraki Plains, Maritime Museum & Paddle-steamer
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
(0 reviews)Paeroa was a thriving port before the vast Hauraki Plains were drained and converted to productive dairying land.
This provincial town at the southern extremity of the Coromandel Peninsula, still retains its proud maritime links and actively promote
Coromandel Peninsula: Whitianga - Mercury Bay, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Hahei Reserve
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
(0 reviews)o say Whitianga, in marvellous Mercury Bay, is a popular seaside holiday resort, is an understatement.
Whitianga is much more - an iconic kiwi town that holds a significant place in our nation’s history. Polynesian explorer Kupe landed near here...
Coromandel Peninsula: Karangahake Gorge - Mackaytown, Kaimai Ranges, Waitawheta Gorge, Owharoa Falls
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the most popular gorge in the North Island, half way between Paeroa and Waihi on SH.2.
Karangahake is the site of New Zealand’s original gold rush in 1875, and has the added interest of an historic railway, great
Coromandel Peninsula: Colville - Port Charles, Sandy Bay, Stony Bay, Port Jackson, Fletcher's Bay
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
Drive over the lush green hills from old Coromandel Town and you soon arrive at the quaint rural village of Colville.
Colville was once New Zealand’s capital of 1970’s hippy culture and a supply base for numerous alternative lifestyle communes...
Coromandel Peninsula: Waihi Beach - Anzac Bay, Orokawa Bay, William Wright Falls, Cave Bay
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
What could be better than a long expanse of sun-baked golden sand, lapped by the gentle Pacific Ocean, less than 2 hour’s drive from Auckland city?
Waihi Beach is one of New Zealand’s safest beaches and it attracts holidaymakers like a magnet in...
Coromandel Peninsula: Tairua ~ Pauanui - Coromandel Forest Park, Gem of the Boom Creek Walk
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
Two sister towns on the Coromandel Peninsula’s blessed east coast, share a protected harbour and a luxury lifestyle that befits two of our most favoured holiday resorts.
Tairua and Pauanui’s neighbourliness extends to sharing a five minute regular..
Coromandel Peninsula: Whangamata - Otahu River, Wentworth Valley & Falls, Whiritoa, Opoutere
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
For most of the year the peaceful east coast town of Whangamata is a magical place to take time out for rest and recreation.
However, pay Whangamata a visit at Christmas, New Year’s Eve or the January peak holiday season and you will find the 4,500
Coromandel Peninsula: Waihi - Karangahake Walkway, Talisman Battery Windows Walk, Waitawheta Tramway
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
Drive through the picturesque Karangahake Gorge and you will come across a peaceful town nestled under the southern flank of the Coromandel Ranges.
Waihi is a town worth exploring. Look for its fine historic buildings, bronze statues, museum, art...
Coromandel Peninsula: Introduction
Published: 04/11/2011 by NewZealandNZ in North Island Info
(0 reviews)If you look east from the City of Sails across the sparkling Hauraki Gulf, you will get a glimpse of Auckland’s best-loved holiday destination.
The long, humped, misty blue line of the Coromandel Range on the eastern horizon, may seem...
