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Coromandel Peninsula

Coromandel region

Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Peninsula. Photo: S Bouma.

Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Peninsula

Map highlighting the Coromandel region of New Zealand.

The Coromandel Peninsula combines beautiful beaches and stunning coastlines with lush forests and a dramatic mountain range.

About 30% of the Coromandel Peninsula's land is managed by DOC, so walkers are spoilt for choice, with options ranging from easy walks along the coast to longer overnight or multi-day tramps. Many spots on the coast are great for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking or just lazing about on the beach.

Historic attractions include magnificent pa (Maori fortified village) sites, gold mining relics and remains from the kauri timber industry, such as dams and tramways.

Location

The Coromandel Peninsula is about 2 hr drive southeast of Auckland, and about 1 hr 30 min drive northeast of Hamilton.

Features

Visit Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve and Cathedral Cove recreation reserve for spectacular scenery. Wharekawa Harbour Sand Spit Reserve protects nesting NZ dotterel.

Activities on the Coromandel Peninsula

Enjoy horse riding, mountain biking and off-road driving on the peninsula. Hunters with permits can hunt on public conservation land.

Places to stay

The range of options you can choose from on the Coromandel Peninsula include a DOC hut, a bach, a coastal campground or a backpackers which you can book online.

Plan & prepare

Find out how to get there and to ensure you have a good experience, please learn the rules and regulations of the DOC areas you plan to visit.

Highlights:

Jack the ratter video

Meet Jack. Jack is a dog trained to find rats on predator-free islands. He helps save our birds and reptiles by sniffing out the predators first!

Brown teal/pateke video

Pateke were once widespread throughout New Zealand. Watch this video to see how local farmers are helping save the brown teal on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Find out more

Publications

Coromandel Peninsula recreation brochure (PDF, 2610K)

Weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Coromandel Peninsula Blueprint website

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:	+64 7 867 9080
Address:	Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577
Email:
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The Kauaeranga Visitor Centre is currently closed for maintenance until further notice.

Hauraki Area Office
Phone:	+64 7 867 9180

Email:
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Visitor Information Centres are also located in Coromandel, Paeroa, Pauanui, Tairua, Te Aroha, Thames, Waihi, Whitianga, Waikino and Whangamata.