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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Coromandel


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The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Coromandel

17. Whanganui Island

4.3 ★★★★☆ with a total of 6 reviews.

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16. Motutere – Castle Rock

4.3 ★★★★☆ with a total of 6 reviews.

15. Whangapoua Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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14. Ōamaru Bay

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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13. Wainuiototo Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

12. Hannaford’s Wharf

4.3 ★★★★☆ (71 reviews)

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Location: 369 373 Te Kouma Rd. Te Kouma

11. Waiau Kauri Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ (176 reviews)

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Location: 309 Rd. Coromandel

Tel:  7-866-1106

Web Address:   http://doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/coromandel/places/coromandel-town-area/tracks/waiau-falls-and-kauri-grove-lookout/

10. New Chums Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (222 reviews)

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Web Address:   https://thecoromandel.com/activities/must-do/new-chum-beach/

9. Waiau Falls

4.5 ★★★★★ (505 reviews)

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Location: 176 206 309 Rd. Waiau

Web Address:   https://doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/coromandel/places/coromandel-town-area/tracks/waiau-falls-and-kauri-grove-lookout/

Our Top picks

8. Coromandel School of Mines & Historical Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (33 reviews)

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Location: 841 Rings Rd. Coromandel

Tel:  21-160-2351

Web Address:   http://nzmuseums.co.nz/account/3121

7. Coromandel Zipline Tours

5.0 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 380 Driving Creek Rd. Coromandel

Tel:  800-267-6947

Web Address:   https://drivingcreek.nz/coromandel-zipline-tours/

6. Tokatea Hill Lookout

4.5 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: Tokatea Lookout

Tel:  7-867-9080

Web Address:   https://doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/coromandel/places/coromandel-town-area/tracks/tokatea-lookout-walking-track/

5. Kauri Block Walk

4.4 ★★★★☆ (157 reviews)

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Location: 348 Wharf Rd. Coromandel

4. Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (488 reviews)

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3. The Waterworks

4.5 ★★★★★ (643 reviews)

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Location: 471 The 309 Rd. Coromandel

Tel:  7-866-7191

Web Address:   http://thewaterworks.co.nz/

2. Driving Creek Railway Tours

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,827 reviews)

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Location: 380 Driving Creek Rd. Coromandel

Tel:  7-866-8703

Web Address:   http://drivingcreek.nz/driving-creek-railway

1. Karangahake gorge

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,283 reviews)

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Location: State Highway 2 Karangahake

Tel:  7-868-7284

Web Address:   https://thecoromandel.com/activities/must-do/karangahake-gorge/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Coromandel! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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