The Coromandel
SWAP LIFE IN THE FAST LANE FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE SEDATE. THE COROMANDEL IS THE ULTIMATE PLEASURE PENINSULA.
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f you need respite from the go-go-go, The Coromandel provides escapism by the bucketload. From long stretches of near-empty beaches to vast expanses of water peppered with pleasure boats, when you’re looking to disconnect, The Coromandel is the kind of place where you can live in your togs and live out your dreams. With so many spectacular natural surroundings,
hideaways exist on idyllic beaches such as New Chums. Discover the world-class surf break and white-sand beach of Whangamata; charge to the top of the Pinnacles; build your own sea-fronting hot tub at Hot Water Beach and stare into a huge open-pit gold mine just minutes from Waihi. You can explore remnants from a prosperous gold-mining history, follow an art trail forged by creatives, or simply soak up the feel-good vibes
that are supercharged in these parts. With 400km of coastline and a swarm of offshore islands, The Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s favourite aquatic playgrounds. Fishing communities are rife, so book a full day of angling or charter a boat to the tropical droplets of Slipper, Shoe and Aldermen islands. Whatever you choose to do, go and embrace the tempo change.
Karangahake Gorge reflection © Destination Coromandel
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