Boom, Bust and Beyond

Let our local guides take you on an authentic experience! Discover the history and hidden stories of our town through the Boom, Bust & Beyond guided walking tour.

• track category: Easiest
  
• track length: 1.5-km return
• walking time: 90-min return
• track start location: see map below
• km from town: in town centre

Discover Coromandel Town and some of our heritage treasures in this early gold mining town

You will learn about: 

> Tangata Whenua
> Kauri Forest Logging
> Kauri Gum Digging
> Boom & Bust years of the Gold Rush
> The Great Fire in 1895
> fascinating stories of the days of old

This quaint little gold digger town looks back on a turbulent history during the ‘Boom & Bust’ era of early gold mining. Explore early NZ pioneering and gold mining history in original settings.

Our local experts will share their intricate knowledge of our town and unique history with passion and a touch of humour.

Track Description: 74 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel  – the guided tour starts in the historic Samuel James Reserve in front of Coromandel Town Information Centre.

Learn about the heritage of Coromandel Town on this 90-minute return walking tour of the town centre. Your knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide will help you explore the nooks and crannies of our special town, talk about some of our old buildings, Maori history, kauri logging, the gold rush, the big fire of 1895, and much more.

This walk is suitable for people of all abilities, wheelchairs, buggies and strollers. Tour cost is $20 per person, children free, minimum two adults, departure times vary and private tours for groups can be arranged.

Your tour can be booked by contacting the Information Centre.

Tours available in both the morning and afternoons. Varies due to seasons. Bookings essential.

Please call to make a booking.
phone: 07 866 8598
mobile: 027 521 5560
email: info@coromandeltown.nz

Arrive 10 minutes prior to departure

Cost: 25.00 per person
Time: 90 minutes’ return walking
Departure: from Coromandel Town Information Centre

Minimum numbers apply and BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

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Testimonials

Knowledge of the local environment with a real personal involvement. Lent a very authentic touch to our personalized tour.

| CHARLES & GAVIN (NZ)

Was lovely to meet and have a local person guiding the tour. It made all the difference.

| MARK (U.S.A.)

Personal knowledge, wonderful enthusiasm. Have been on many guided tours overseas and this is on par with them.

| MARY (NZ)

Loved the walk and talk aspect of the tour. Great insights into local history and tangata whenua.

| CALDWELL (NZ)

The guide was very informative and brought the town to life for us. They even changed the

time to fit in with us. Great customer service.

| CLIFF AND MAUREEN (UK)

Friendly, informative local tour guide.

Not only talked, but listened and answered our many questions.

| GILL (NZ)