THE COROMANDEL
Calling Code: +64 7
Separating the Pacific Ocean from the Hauraki Gulf,
the Coromandel Peninsula is a beautiful, rugged area fringed with
dozens of great beaches. Surfing, fishing, swimming and a hot
stream under the sand are among the pleasures of these beaches.
The Thames Coast is 35km of shoreline, which is stunning in December
when the pohutukawa trees display their brilliant red flowers.
The Coromandel attracts a diverse range of people including conservationists,
alternative lifestylers and craftspeople.
The towns are all of historical interest with heritage trails, local museums, fine victorian buildings and relics of the gold-mining
and kauri logging days.
Popular beaches include Whangamata, Pauanui, Hahei and Cooks Beach.
Surfers are attracted to Whangamata due to its waves, which are
created by a sand bar near the harbour entrance, as well as a
good break close to the life saving club. At Hot Water Beach you
can dig your own spa pool thanks to geothermally heated water
springs that flow under the sand.
Gold-mining history is preserved in the scenic Karangahake Gorge, Waihi, Thames and Coromandel Town; there are several walking tracks which are easy flat walking.
Paeroa and Ngatea are the other main towns of the region.
Climate
The Coromandel's warmest months are December to March. The average summer temperature is 22°C and the
average winter temperature is 13°C. Whitianga has an average of 2200 hrs of sunshine per year. The annual
rainfall is 1400mm.
Best Way to Get Around
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 | Hauraki Plains
Ngatea, Paeroa,
Te Aroha |
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| The Coromandel Peninsula
Thames, Kauaeranga Valley,
Coromandel Town, Colville,
Port Jackson, Fletcher
Bay |
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| East to Whitianga
Whangapoua, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, Hahei |
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| South to Whangamata
Tairua, Broken Hills, Opoutere, Whangamata,
Waihi, Katikati, Omokora Beach |
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