Tours in Coromandel

Many of our trips pass through the Coromandel region and enjoy some of the finest beach scenery you will ever enjoy. For those joining a tour passing through Coromandel heres a taste of what you will be up to.

About the Comomandel area:

The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, across the Hauraki Gulf. Looking across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland, the north of the Coromandel Peninsula can be seen on the horizon. Although only 90 minutes from Auckland, the Coromandel feels like it's a world away. The jagged, volcanic hills of the Coromandel Peninsula still retain much of their original rainforest, including giant kauri trees.

Although there are great hiking trails in the forested hills, probably the greatest attraction is its spectacular coastline of sandy beaches, coves and harbours that provide boundless opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. There's even a beach with warm water bubbling up through the sand that allows bathers to scoop out their own spas.

The Coromandel's history is reflected in charming colonial architecture and historic buildings found in the small towns around the region, which had their heyday in the mid-1800s following the discovery of gold. As one of the first regions visited and settled by Europeans, the region has the oldest European villages in New Zealand and many historic buildings.

Optional activities for tours passing through Coromandel:

Sea kayak in the stunning Cathedral cove area.

Optional hikes for tours passing through Coromandel:

 Lovely 1.5hr (return) walk to the beach at Cathedral Cove. If it’s low tide we can try a great walk around the beach back to camp at Hahei.

Optional bike rides passing through Coromandel:

 
The cycle options today take you into Hot Water Beach and the Cathedral Cove area. For the keen there is a tough 60km ride from past Kopu to the camp at Hahei. A shorter option from the lunch stop cycle over the Tairua hill to Hot Water Beach or Cathedral Cove. For those looking to enjoy a more relaxed ride we can drop you off at the top of
Tairua hill (from here it is 19km to Hahei.)

Tours that visit this area are:

Ultimate Explorer - 27/28 days

Grand Traverse - 15 days 

Hot Rocks - 9/10 days

Northern Wanderer - 8 days

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