Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
All the spacious units in this chalet-style motel are immaculately maintained and have double spa baths and decent kitchens. It’s a 10-minute walk to town.
Must-see hotels in Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
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Strangely planted in a suburban neighbourhood, this small holiday park is comfortable and clean, with playgrounds, trampoline, swimming pool and pool…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A slick purpose-built hostel 1km from the village with a warm welcome, a warmer wood fire in the woody lounge area, and an outdoor pool and tennis court.
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The small DOC-run Fantail Bay campsite, 23km north of Colville, has running water and a couple of long-drop toilets under the shade of puriri trees.
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This upmarket backpacker-motel combo has its own gold mine, glowworm cave, small heated swimming pool and spa. The 2nd-floor units have harbour views.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A quiet, well-maintained camping ground with lots of green, green grass. The emphasis is on tents and vans here, but the cabins and units are fine.
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There’s a large DOC campsite at Waikawau Bay, which has a summer-only store. Campsite facilities include flush toilets and cold-water showers.
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The Fletcher Bay Backpackers is a simple affair that has four rooms with four bunks in each. Bring sheets and food. It’s 37km from Colville.
Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort
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This massive, resort-style holiday park is pretty darn flash, with a pool, gym, spa, beautiful kitchen and a smorgasbord of sleeping options.
Hamilton
Simple cabins and leafy sites are the rule at this shady park. It’s reasonably close to town (2km east of the centre) and very affordable.
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Around 30km north of Colville is the Port Jackson campsite, a large DOC site right on the beach with running water and barbecue facilities.
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A friendly and grassy park with the bonus of an on-site craft brewery. What’s not to like?
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Wake up to a bird orchestra among the oaks at this site equipped with a grass tennis court, gym and hot pool, 2km southeast of town.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Rustic but comfortable accommodation around the halfway point of the Timber Trail. It gets rave reviews for its home cooking.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Located in the Whareorino Forest, the 16-bunk DOC-run Leitch’s Hut is hiker-friendly, with a toilet, water and wood stove.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
It’s not the most attractive locale, but this friendly park’s tidy facilities include a fitness centre and sauna.
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Dickey’s Flat has a free DOC campsite and a decent swimming hole. River water will need to be boiled for drinking.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Above the village, the Mokau Motel offers fishing advice, self-contained units and three luxury suites.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Old-fashioned but reasonably priced and tidy units with kitchenettes, right in the centre of town.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Just north of Mokau, Seaview Holiday Park is rustic, but it’s right on an expansive beach.
