by info centre | Dec 27, 2024 | business, heritage, shop local, things to do, top 10 things to do, tourism
Step back in time at the Gold Stamper Battery. A 100+ year old operational water-powered plant that once processed gold from quartz rock. Built in 1899 by the Coromandel School of Mines, this historic site is a testament to the ingenuity of New Zealand’s early...
by info centre | Oct 21, 2020 | family, guided tours, heritage, heritage walks, things to do, top 10 things to do, walks
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...
by info centre | Oct 20, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, bush walks, cycling, guided tours, heritage, things to do, walks
Coromandel Walkway and Mountain Bike Track After repairs to the track, The Coastal Walkway is partially open. Please check with Coromandel Information Centre or DOC for updated information. At the top of the peninsula, and at the top of the list of things to do, this...
by info centre | Oct 20, 2020 | family, heritage, things to do, top 10 things to do, tourism
The School of Mines and Historical Museum Fantastic display of how things used to be. Open 10am to 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays Adults $5.00 entry, Children Free. Cash & eftpos available. For general historical enquiries and historical...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | bush walks, heritage, heritage walks, kauri trees, things to do, walks
Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk This very pretty track is mostly a gentle grade until reaching 136 steps to a stand of mature kauri. Through a beautiful and diverse bush setting, it generally follows a stream with bridges over all but one of the crossings. About 25 minutes...
by info centre | Oct 18, 2020 | beach walks, beaches, heritage, heritage walks, things to do, walks
Opito Bay Beach This long, sandy beach includes 196 steps to a pa site on the southeast end, plus a short side track to Crayfish Bay. track category: Easy track length: 9-km return walking time: 3-hr return track start location: see map below km from town: 58 km Track...
