Coromandel Peninsula

Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Peninsula. Photo: S Bouma.

Kennedy Bay, Coromandel Peninsula

Waikato region

Waikato region.

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.
Boat, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula.

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.

Mountain biking at the top of the Coromandel Peninsula

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.

Camping at Fantail Bay, Coromandel Peninsula. Photo: C Rudge.

Places to stay

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

Ohinemuri River in flood, Coromandel Peninsula.

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:

Image from the Meet the Locals - Jack the ratter video. Image copyright: TVNZ.

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!

Image from the Meet the Locals - Brown teal/pateke video. Image copyright: TVNZ.

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.

 
 

Find out more

Publication

Coromandel recreation information brochure (PDF, 945K)

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information
Coromandel Peninsula Blueprint website
Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 867 9080
Address:   Kauaeranga Valley
Thames 3577
Email:   kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Hauraki Area Office
Phone:      +64 7 867 9180
Full office details

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

 

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