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Coromandel, Cove at Hahei

Introduction

New Zealand is famous for many tourist destinations out of which most places are famous. Coromandel is one of the main tourist destinations of NZ ready to welcome people of all ages. This holiday destination has beautiful scenery, white beaches, hot pools and historic towns along with modern attractions. Coromandel, with misty rainforests and natural destinations is a real place where you should spend a vacation in your lifetime, if all you want is relaxation and a joyous holiday.

How to get there

The easy accessibility is one of the main factors make Coromandel famous as a tourist center. The place is just one hour's drive from the international airport of Auckland. You can also reach Coromandel from Rotorua with a comfortable drive for just one and a half hours. The trip to this tourist destination is stunning as the roads are too narrow, while offering much adventure as well. Those who love trips will surely love to explore the way to Coromandel. The trip is comfortable in a day while you can try to make it memorable and unique in your own way.
The ferry service from Auckland to Coromandel town passes through some of the most beautiful places of the Hauraki Gulf. You could hire cars and vans and you will get pick and drop facilities from Auckland airport. You could try hiring a campervan or bus to enjoy the beauty of Coromandel during your stay.

What to See and Do

Coromandel offers much to see and do for tourists. Coromandel Township is attractive with vibrant arts and crafts. The gold mining history and the historic buildings as well as museums offer much to explore during your holiday. The peninsula is a walker’s paradise offering wide range of trails for tourists to explore. The seascapes, reefs and marine reserves are true attractions for a holiday destination. The studios and museums throw light into the culture and heritage of Coromandel. A mingling with the locales will be a different experience for Coromandel is well known for wonderful hospitality and sharing habit.

Outdoor activities

You will be pleased to have a wonderful vacation with outdoor activities and adventure in Coromandel. Fishing adventures offer the most memorable experience in Coromandel. Bike hiring is provided by many services to offer you special adventures in the narrow and steep roads of Coromandel. Sports and other outdoor activities including caving, rock climbing and horse riding are intended for tourists who look for something special and different in Coromandel.
The abound lists of activities in Coromandel also includes surfing, diving or boating. Kayaking, bush walking and trekking in Coromandel is quite different from other tourist destinations of the world. Driving creek train and a cathedral walk will make your days relaxed and fun filled in this peninsula.

Attractions

The Cathedral cove is one of the must to see tourist centers of Coromandel. This features the most beautiful reefs of rock, caves and underwater arches. The hot water beach and the coastal walks are other major attractions, you could include in your holiday chart. The art, craft galleries of Coromandel has a high reputation for becoming the highlight of this tourist centre. You could see the talent of home artists and the culture and heritage of Coromandel beautifully blended with it.
Exploring the rich history of Coromandel hidden in the old tunnels and walkways of the Karangahake is a mind-blowing experience. This is in fact one of the busiest gold strikes of the country. The new Chums beach keeps away from the busy mass and is one of the best beaches in the world. The Kaurenga valley and the historic walks on the foothills are something beautiful you won’t find anywhere else in the world. A 3 hour walk will make you the happiest person in the world.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Coromandel is provided in the form of hotels, inns, cottages and home stays. Getting bed and breakfast will never trouble you in this beautiful destination. The wide range of accommodation packages available in Coromandel makes a stay comfortable and convenient for tourists. Budget campgrounds, family hotels and international lodges are plentily available. A holiday home in Coromandel for a visit is attracting more number of visitors to choose this option. Click here see the best Coromandel accommodation deals.

Shopping

Coromandel has shopping attractions that are unique to the place, revealing the unique beauty of this cultural center. The health products and the art shops are unique items tourists love to explore in Coromandel. The special items obtained in the shopping galleries and stalls during exhibitions highlight the skill and talent of the craftsmen and artists of Coromandel peninsula.

Restaurants

The cosmopolitan population of Coromandel has various restaurants spread throughout the city. The fusion of traditional tastes with immigrant dishes makes the items of Coromandel restaurants popular. Healthy dining is marketed by many vegetarian restaurants in Coromandel. Classic and modern dishes of Coromandel are equally popular. Sea food and local crayfish are main attractions of Coromandel. Enjoying special cuisines in a relaxed atmosphere can of course capture much of your time in Coromandel. You will love the aromatic flavors served in the cafes and restaurants of Coromandel.

Events and Entertainment

Coromandel has many seasonal events and festivals throughout the year. Tourists can make reservations for all events during their stay to explore the beauty of Coromandel to its best. Cycle races art exhibitions, paintings and photography shows fun runs are some unique ideas introduced by the tourism department of Coromandel. the celebrations initiated by the artists and musicians of Coromandel, the Kauri run and the flowering festival of the Pohutukawa trees in summer brings much entertainment choices in Coromandel.
The dive festival for scuba lovers and the 4 days of fun for welcoming New Year with excitement makes the city more colorful. Carnivals for whole family entertainment and indoor exhibitions to promote art, culture, products and music of Coromandel take you to the heart of the peninsula. Special NZ dishes are served without losing its flavor even in the modern and stylish restaurants of Coromandel.
Coromandel cannot be kept aside from the list of holiday spots for anyone who has come to explore the beauty of NZ. Coromandel is unique and has distinct factors which keep it aside from the rest of the world.


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