Looking for things to do on your road trip to New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula? You’ve come to the right place! In this guide, you’ll find heaps of awesome places to visit along a Coromandel road trip, including beaches, walks, camping…
The Best Camping Getaway in the Coromandel
We’ve officially found our favourite campground for a getaway in the Coromandel Region: Opoutere Coastal Camping. Opoutere is about 20 minutes north of Whangamata, on the southern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. It’s a special haven that provides a mix…
A Treetop Wonderland in the Coromandel
One winter weekend, Tyson took me away for a night with no indication of where we were going. We hopped in the car from our Auckland apartment on a Saturday morning and hit the road, and it was only when…
These Hidden Coves Near Waihi Beach are Well Worth the Hike
Hidden just around the corner from Waihi Beach are a couple of stunning beach coves – both sheltered by looming pohutukawa trees with pristine sand, clear waters and not a house in sight. Both require a hike to get to…
Some Hot Spots on the Coromandel Peninsula
On the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island lies the Coromandel Peninsula, the base of which is roughly a two-hour drive from away Auckland (traffic dependent!). This area is lush and green, with fern trees galore – and some…
