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Start of the Driving Creek Railway
Start of the Kauri Block Walk
At the Station.The town on the peninsular.
Most visitors to Coromandel Peninsular don't get to visit Coromandel town. Travelling in this region is slow and you need spare time to have a good look around.
Historically, the name comes from the HMS Coromandel, which visited in 1820 attracted by the great kauri spars of the area.
Originally the name Coromandel came from Coast of India between Calymere and Gordeware Points.
In 1852 the town experienced a boom from the discovery of gold, and examples from this time are evident still.
The gold rush is over, the great kauris are gone, now the town is a relaxed place servicing some locals and visitors who come to get away from things.
