Things To Do in Coromandel

Horse Riding

Telephone 07 866 6820

The White Star Station in Colville is a wonderful place to enjoy horse riding. This large farm in Colville Valley is a good place to take the family for a rural experience. This is a well organized activity
run by the Evans family.

Driving Creek Railway

Telephone 07 866 8703
Website: www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz

Three kms north of Coromandel Town is the famous Driving Creek railway. Here you can enjoy a one hour ride on the mountain narrow- gauge railway. With spectacular views, wet or fine this activity is suitable for people of all ages. Train bookings are advisable.

There is also a craft shop, wild life sanctuary and a new gallery which exhibits the significant collection of NZ art collected by Barry Brickell over many years.

The Water Works

Telephone 07 866 7191
Website: www.thewaterworks.co.nz

The waterworks is an experience like no other, with 70 attractions to look at, play on or interact with. With an array of water themed inventions and attractions this is a great place for a family outing. Whatever your age you will love the waterworks.

Coromandel Discovery

Telephone 07 866 8175
website: www.coromandeldiscovery.co.nz

Buses, Cruises and Tours from Coromandel Town.

The coastal walkway at the top of the peninsula is a fantastic way to spend a day. Accessed either from Fletchers Bay (west side of peninsula) or Stoney Bay, east side) you will enjoy the most northern part of the peninsula with all its remoteness and beauty. The powerful landscapes are a photographers dream.

*The 309 and Coromandel highlights is a one day adventure to Hot water Beach and Cathedral Cove.

*This a half day Coromandel Town Heritage Tour.

The Lost Springs

Telephone 07 866 0456
Website: www.thelostsprings.co.nz

Laze in Whitianga’s tree-fringed sculptured pools with pure geothermal water. Let their therapists pamper you with a massage or enjoy a drink poolside and dine at their purpose built restaurant. Children 14 years and over welcome.

Fishing

At the doorstep of the Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel Town offers some of the best snapper fishing in the world.

Sopranos Fishing Charters
Telephone 07 866 8232
Website: www.sopranofishing.com

Sopranos operates a 8.5 metre boat able to carry 6 passengers.

Papa Aroha Island Adventures
Telephone: 07 8668818
Website: www.papaaroha.co.nz

Here you can visit by water taxi the untouched islands off Coromandel. Either go fishing or take a picnic and observe the Gannet colonies and the other many natural features they offer.