The Coromandel has many unique and interesting attractions,
and some of you may prefer to add an alternative attraction to your tour. Below
are just some of the top
attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula
| Thames Goldmine Experience
Richest New Zealand goldmine of the time |
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Butterfly & Orchid Garden |
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A little wonder world, full of the most beautiful butterflies and exotic flowers. Open 7 days, ideal for sunny and rainy days.
Summer 10am- 4pm
Winter 10am- 3pm. |
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A TOTAL EXPERIENCE: Located 30mins from Thames Open Daily 9am 5pm; Including Public Holidays, Winter hours may vary |
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Come for a scenic 1 hour train ride on this world-class mountain railway. Our innovatively designed trains take you through kauri plantings and impressive engineering features up to the splendid new terminus, the Eyefull Tower. Colossal views out over Hauraki Gulf and Islands. Train tickets are available at our craft shop where we stock our own pottery and souvenirs. We also have an ecology and local history information bookshop, including nature books for children. |
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Where Whimsical Wonders Worked by Water! Laugh, Play and Delight in our hilarious Toys and Sculptures! Relax, swim and picnic in our beautiful garden setting. Free gas BBQ’s. Enjoy a cup of insanely good coffee at our cafe. Unique, interactive, great fun for everyone! Well signposted 4.7km along the 309 Road, near Coromandel Town Entry: Adult $10, Child $5 • Open 9 ’til 5 every day all year round. Open ’til dusk during daylight saving. Bring your friends for an evening BBQ! |
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Glass Bottom Boat |
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New Chums Beach Walk - 30 min Walk |
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Enjoy Cathedral Cove, marine wildlife and stunning coastal scenery:Unique Eco adventure exploring our wonderful marine wildlife, Sensational snorkelling (equipment supplied), Glass Bottom viewing of amazing fish life in the Marine Reserve, Our safe 23 foot Stabicraft vessel has a full cabin for your comfort - Fun commentary enriched with our local history & culture - Licensed to view magical dolphins & marine mammals - |
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Whangapoua Rocky Coastline leads to beautiful isolated beach |
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Beaches, Islands, Caves, Coves & Cappuccinos": 1/2 day eco tours run from Hahei beach, morning & afternoon for “simply some of the best paddling on the planet”. Open all year - landing twice daily at Cathedral Cove 88 Hahei Beach Rd - 1st on the left as you enter Hahei Hosts: Nathan, Chieko & Mike No experience necessary. |
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Is one of the region’s most fascinating places. For two hours either side of low tide, you can dig in the sand for hot spring water and make your own spa pool. It's good fun summer and winter. Spades for digging your pool are available for hire. For information about the tide at Hot Water Beach http://www.whitianga.co.nz/tidetable.html Swimming in the sea at Hot Water Beach can be dangerous - do not swim in the surf unless you are a strong swimmer! |
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Gold and Silver Mine - Waihi Mine |
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A modern operating mine producing over $1 million worth of gold and silver each week. The old Pump house, a ruin of the old mine – sits beside the town’s Information centre. Guided tours available weekdays. The Education Centre provides curriculum-linked school programmes and resource material. Please ask. |
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Enjoy a relaxed, informative tour and learn lots of interesting facts about these amazing birds. View our incubation & hatchery, then meet the cute chicks and the big breeding birds. Chicks are hatched from approximate Nov to Feb. Mini ostrich tours available from 9.30am throughout the day with the full one hour tour & BBQ meat tasting at 11am & 2pm. (closed Tues/Wed for one hour tours) Ostrich Shop: Open 7 days 9.30am - 4.00pm - Closed in July.
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Distinctively New Zealand hand-crafted jade & bone. A Gem of a Place While holidaying around the Coromandel Region, take time out to explore a huge warehouse of tempting treasures from around NZ and the world. Over 1000sqm displaying gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils and shells. Lovely jewellery made of gemstones, jade, bone and shells. Beautiful marble ware. Unique natural gifts can be found for almost any occasion and any sized purse. |
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Tranquil 5 acre paradise with bridges, waterwheels, waterfalls and magical fountains. Turtles, friendly hand fed birds and fish, plus funny signs and scenes throughout, guarantee to make your day. NZ’s only can museum. Cafe, giftshop, playground, picnic areas. Open 7 days 10am to 5pm (Gardens closed July and Christmas day). |
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Oyster Farming |
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The Miranda Coast is the most important wintering ground for Wrybill Plover Anarhynchus frontalis. This endemic is unique among birds in having a bill curved to the side. The estimated total species population is only 5300, up to 40% of which flock to Miranda at the end of the breeding season.he Miranda Shorebird Centre is located on the Firth of Thames, one hour south east of Auckland and half an hour west of the Coromandel Peninsula. |
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Tranquil 5 acre paradise with bridges, waterwheels, waterfalls and magical fountains. Turtles, friendly hand fed birds and fish, plus funny signs and scenes throughout, guarantee to make your day. NZ’s only can museum. Cafe, giftshop, playground, picnic areas. |
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Simply let us know your
preference for an alternative attraction in the booking
form
and we will change the tour to suit your needs.
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