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Whangamata

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Whangamata-1881068/TravelGuide-Whangamata.html

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Whitianga

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Whitianga-1881015/TravelGuide-Whitianga.html

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Waihi Beach

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Waihi_Beach-1881299/TravelGuide-Waihi_Beach.html

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Waihi

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Waihi-1884352/TravelGuide-Waihi.html

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Kauaeranga

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Kauaeranga-1883199/TravelGuide-Kauaeranga.html

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Coromandel

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Coromandel-1883810/TravelGuide-Coromandel.html

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Thames

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Thames-1884357/TravelGuide-Thames.html

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Hot Water Beach

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Hot_Water_Beach-2271861/TravelGuide-Hot_Water_Beach.html

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Cooks Beach

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Cooks_Beach-2271862/TravelGuide-Cooks_Beach.html

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Pauanui

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Pauanui-1882237/TravelGuide-Pauanui.html

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Tairua

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Tairua-1881678/TravelGuide-Tairua.html

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Opoutere

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Opoutere-1882412/TravelGuide-Opoutere.html

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Matarangi

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Matarangi-2272053/TravelGuide-Matarangi.html

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Hahei

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Coromandel/Hahei-2272054/TravelGuide-Hahei.html

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  Plenty of opportunities to explore 


Con

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  Narrow winding roads 


In a nutshell

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  I am in love with the Coromandel! And who can blame me!? 

 

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Whitianga  

Beach Motel & Cabins

 2 Reviews and 5 Opinions  The accomodation was basic and furnishing basic and dated but in good working conditions. The BBQ on... 

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Harbour View Motel

 1 Review and 65 Opinions  An older motel, but immaculately kept an very appealing, with panoramic harbour views. This is one... 

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Highway 309

Highway 309, Coromandel

 ATXtraveler Says:  During our trip up the Coromandel Pennisula, we went from the town of Coromandel to Mill Creek via highway 309. This is definitely not the most common road to... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Coromandel

Kauaeranga Valley: hidden treasure

Kauaeranga Valley: hidden treasure, Coromandel

 vtveen Says:  On SH 25,a couple of km's south of Thames, turn of to the left and you are on the Kauaeranga road. It brings you through typical Coromandel scenery: green... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Coromandel

Road 309: 25 km's with 487 curves

Road 309: 25 km's with 487 curves, Coromandel

 vtveen Says:  First check your car rental agreement, because some companies don't allow you to drive the '309'. This gravel road connects Coromandel Town with Whitianga... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Coromandel

Coromandel's Golden Past

Coromandel's Golden Past, Coromandel

 Kakapo2 Says:  In 1852 a man named Charles Ring discovered gold at Coromandel but it took quite some time until a gold rush started on the Peninsula - until 1875 when the... 

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Waiau Falls

Waiau Falls, Coromandel

 ATXtraveler Says:  One of the hidden gems of our trip throughout the Coromandel Pennisula was Waiau Falls, which is located off highway 309.The falls are about 15km outside of the... 

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OVER THE PASS TO COROMANDEL

OVER THE PASS TO COROMANDEL, Coromandel

 balhannah Says:  At the town of Waihi, we started following Highway 25 which took us to Cathedral Cove and as far as we could go on this side of the Peninsula. The scenery was... 

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CATHEDRAL COVE

CATHEDRAL  COVE, Coromandel

 balhannah Says:  We had seen Cathedral Cove on many documentaries, so we had to see it for ourselves!Cathedral cove is only accessible by walking or boat and it is a MUST VISIT... 

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THE LOVELY TOWN OF TAIRUA

THE LOVELY TOWN OF TAIRUA, Coromandel

 balhannah Says:  Tairua, not big, but I loved it straight away, it was so pretty! It had River & Beach!The Tairua River - located in the Puketui Valley, by the main Thames road,... 

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KARANGAHAKE GORGE

KARANGAHAKE  GORGE, Coromandel

 balhannah Says:  The Karangahake Gorge is located on state highway 2, 5kms from Waihi. It is the site of the original Gold Rush in 1875 and has a lot of mining history. I walked... 

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MOUNT MARTHA GOLD MINE

MOUNT MARTHA GOLD MINE, Coromandel

 balhannah Says:  Following Highway 2 and heading north from Katikati, we came to the small town of Waihi. The surprise here, was the huge Gold mine that was still in operation!... 

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Tairua Shores Motel, Tairua (Coromandel Peninsula): A Great View to Paku Hill

Tairua Shores Motel, Tairua (Coromandel Peninsula): A Great View to Paku Hill, Coromandel

 Kakapo2 Says:  Update July 2008The Amaroo Motel has got a new name and is now the Tairua Shores Motel. It was refurbished and modernised. Rates are $ 95 to 175.Since our first... 

 Hotels in Coromandel

A little bit quirky but it's all right

A little bit quirky but it's all right, Coromandel

 iandsmith Says:  One thing you can't fail to notice here and there are embankments made of empty bottles. The rumour around is that Barry drank most of them and the paintwork... 

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 Tairua is a small village on the east side of Coromandel with a lovely beach, a lot of accommodation and restaurants. It is located rather close to other sights... 

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Q:  We have a bach at new years at whangamata but the condition is we need a parent. We will pay for rent etc its just that we need... 

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A: So do we assume this carries some degree of responsibility, hence your folks saying you need an adult? What sort of notice will you take of this adult, if they decide... 

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The Coromandel Penninsula

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 From where I live, I can look across the water that is the Firth of Thames, where Captain Cook once sailed, and see the outline of the Coromandel Penninsula. It has become one of my favourite parts of... 

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Coromandel - A peninsula to see

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 I couldn't work out whether to put Cathedral Cove or the view at Tairua here. In the end I obviously did neither and opted for the rare instead. This is one of my favourite shots and is of an obscure... 

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COROMANDEL PENINSULAR - I Visit regularly.

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 This page is about Coromandel Peninsular, not Coromandel township. Situated Sth East of Auckland, on the East Coast of NZ, it is driving distance for those who wish to escape the city hussle and... 

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.... little New Zealand ....

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 Although number 5 on my New Zealand list, it is a great place to visit. I often call it 'little New Zealand', because you will find almost every kind of scenery from all over the country, except the... 

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Coromandel

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 Coromandel is located just east of Auckland More information will be coming soon! 

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