Coromandel

Explore the Northern Coromandel and uncover a world of remote natural beauty, where rugged coastlines meet quiet forests, history lingers in every bay, and the unhurried rhythm of life is simply part of the landscape.

Historic Coromandel Town rests on a peaceful harbour and has long been a magnet for artists and craftspeople. Inspired by the dramatic land and seascapes, makers from all over Aotearoa have settled here, shaping a town known for its creativity, character and deep sense of soul. Its heritage buildings, gold-rush stories and strong connection to the Hauraki Gulf give the town an ambience you won’t find anywhere else.

Arrive by ferry on a scenic cruise from downtown Auckland, or drive the iconic Pohutukawa-lined coast road from Thames. Once here, you’re spoiled for choice: feast on local seafood pulled straight from the harbour, enjoy local cuisine in cosy restaurants, or wander the galleries and workshops that line the township.

Adventure unfolds in every direction. Walk the Pahi Coastal Walk, Coromandel Coastal Walkway or White Star Trail for sweeping ocean vistas and untouched headlands, or take a journey through regenerating forest aboard the world-famous Driving Creek Railway, an artistic and ecological wonder created by master potter Barry Brickell.

Whether you come for the nature, the history, the flavours, or the creative spirit, the Northern Coromandel offers a rare blend of tranquillity, connection, and the laid-back lifestyle that has drawn people here for generations.

Thames-Coromandel District Council 515 Mackay Street Thames 07 868 0200

Coromandel Information Centre 85 Kapanga Road, Coromandel 07 866 8596 www.coromandeltown.co.nz