Activities on the Coromandel Peninsula
Tracks and walks
Other activities
Visitors to the Coromandel Peninsula can enjoy a range of activities that include swimming, diving, fishing, walking, canoeing, rafting, bird watching, picnicking, camping and historic walks.
Mountain bikers on Coromandel mountain bike track
Hunting
Permits are required for hunting pigs and goats on DOC land and should be carried at all times while hunting. You can get permits from the Department of Conservation
Hunters are advised to check pesticide summaries available on this website or from the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre, Coromandel Field Centre (mornings only) and Hauraki Area office. Contact Kauaeranga Visitor Centre for more detailed information.
Horse riding
The Hotoritori area, in the Kauaeranga Valley, is generally available for horse riding and horse riders may also use off-road vehicle tracks at Maratoto.
Mountain biking
The Coromandel mountain bike track is suited for more experienced bikers is located between Fletcher Bay and Stony Bay at the top of the Peninsula. A steep ascent and descent from either end takes you through bush and farmland.
Mountain biking is also permitted on certain tracks in the Kauaeranga Valley and Maratoto Valley.
Off-road vehicles
Three tracks have been set aside for off-roaders at the end of Wires Road at Maratoto, 28 km south-east of Thames. One of these is specifically for motorcycles. Sometimes the gate is locked and intending users should phone +64 27 524 2132 to check whether the track is open. Note: The gate is closed to off-roaders from 23 May 2011 to enable repairs to the track to be undertaken over the winter.
Fishing
The Coromandel is ideal for rock fishing, small boat fishing and fishing around the mussel farms. Boats can be launched off the beach from Port Jackson, Fletcher Bay, Waikawau Bay and Stony Bay campgrounds. On-site camp managers during the summer seasons are usually a good source of 'local fishing info' and are happy to pass on information about the best spots and baits for the time of year.
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