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Overview

The Coromandel Peninsula juts into the Pacific east of Auckland, forming the eastern boundary of the Hauraki Gulf. Although relatively close to the metropolis, the Coromandel offers easy access to splendid isolation. Its dramatic, mountainous spine bisects it into two very distinct parts.

Attractions

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  • Gold Discovery Centre at Waihi, New Zealand.

    Gold Discovery Centre

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Waihi’s superb Gold Discovery Centre tells of the area’s gold-mining past, present and future through interactive displays, focusing on personal and…

  • Goldmine Experience

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Walk through a mine tunnel, watch a stamper battery crush rock, learn about the history of the Cornish miners and try your hand at panning for gold…

  • Cathedral Cove in Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand.

    Cathedral Cove

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Beautiful Cathedral Cove, with its famous gigantic stone arch and natural waterfall shower, is best enjoyed early or late in the day – avoiding the worst…

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    Hahei Beach

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Long, lovely Hahei Beach is made more magical by the view to the craggy islands in the distance. From the southern end of Hahei Beach, it’s a 15-minute…

  • Broken Hills Gold-Mine Workings

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Located 12km south of Tairua is the turn-off to Puketui Valley and the historic Broken Hills gold-mine workings, which are 8km from the main road along a…

  • Paaku

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Around seven million years ago Paaku was a volcanic island, but now it forms the northern head of Tairua’s harbour. Ngāti Hei had a pā here before being…

  • Historical Maritime Park

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Around 3km northwest of Paeroa on SH2, this excellent riverside maritime museum includes details of Captain James Cook's visit to the Firth of Thames and…

  • Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The very worthwhile 4.5km Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway takes 1½ hours (each way) and starts from the car park 14km west of Waihi. It follows the…

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