Things to do in and around Coromandel

Coromandel town and surrounds is known for its cultural and historical significance as well as for the vibrant creative people who have settled here. Combined with our superb restaurants and cafes, ocean and bush based adventures and our region’s rich Maori heritage, you’ll have a great getaway experience – whether visitor, local, holiday owner or overseas tourist.

Things to do in and around Coromandel

Coromandel town and surrounds is known for its cultural and historical significance as well as for the vibrant creative people who have settled here. Combined with our superb restaurants and cafes, ocean and bush based adventures and our region’s rich Maori heritage, you’ll have a great getaway experience – whether visitor, local, holiday owner or overseas tourist.

Browse activities and choose what to do. Refine your search with the duration and proximity filters.

Mercury Bay Discoveries.

Mercury Bay Discoveries.

Discover the incredible scenery and wildlife in the amasing Mercury Bay including Cathedral Cove - truly one New Zealnad's scenoic icons and a ...
Motutere/Castle Rock

Motutere/Castle Rock

Motutere/Castle Rock is the rocky core of a former volcano rising above the bush, with views of both sides of the peninsula. track category: ...
Muriwai Walk

Muriwai Walk

This stunning coastal walk leaves the Muriwai Hilltop Carpark and follows a farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa and down to the ...
Mussel Barge  Snapper Safaris

Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris

Come and enjoy the fabulous fishing among the mussel farms. See the harvesting barges in action, working the myriad mussel farms in and around ...
Oamaru Bay

Oamaru Bay

Oamaru Bay Just 12 minutes' drive from Coromandel Town is Oamaru Bay. A lovely, long and safe beach with an area roped off for picnics. There is ...
Ocean Leopard

Ocean Leopard

Ocean Leopard Tours is based in beautiful Whitianga, Coromandel. Our scenic boat tours showcase Mercury Bay’s stunning coastal paradise, taking ...
Opera Point Historic Reserve

Opera Point Historic Reserve

Southeast of Whangapoua Beach, this 1-hr return bush and beach walk includes a walk to a pa site, an old tramway line, and a window rock. track ...
Opito Bay Beach

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 ...
Otama Beach

Otama Beach

This lovely, sandy beach has the bonus of sand dunes, some nice rocks to explore on the west end near low tide, and an estuary on the east ...
Pepper Tree Restaurant

Pepper Tree Restaurant

Enjoy the ambience of the great old Pepper Tree to sit beneath while you dine. The Pepper Tree Restaurant sits in the centre of the historic ...
Rob Keatley Trinity Real Estate

Rob Keatley Trinity Real Estate

Rob Keatley Rob is best described as a “people person” you will find him to be a friendly and engaging individual, with a successful business ...
Salty Towers

Salty Towers

For all your Bait, Berley, Filleting, Smoking Service, Ice and equipment. WE ARE OPEN 6am to 6pm daily  throughout summer. Winter Mon to ...
Stamper Battery Walk

Stamper Battery Walk

track category: Easiest track length: 500m walking time: 15-min return track start location: see map below km from town: 2km from town ...
Star and Garter Hotel

Star and Garter Hotel

The Star and Garter Hotel has a long history, going back to the Boom and Bust years of the gold rush in the town. The original hotel was ...
Star Gallery

Star Gallery

Something for everyone with a Coromandel flavour. Belind offers a wide range of affordable Gifts, indoor and outdoor items, georgeous ...
Taumatawahine Walk

Taumatawahine Walk

This easy bush walk with a glimpse of the sea runs between Rings Rd and Success Track. track category: Easiest track length: 600m walking time: ...
The Famous 309 Road

The Famous 309 Road

The 309 Road is a gravel road that takes you on a journey through dense bushland with lots of surprise stops to make along the road.The ...
The Waterworks

The Waterworks

The Waterworks is a theme park with a difference. Set in 5 acres of native Coromandel bush and just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town is an array ...
The Workshop

The Workshop

 At the very end of Tiki Road, before you climb the hill, you will find Kim and Kevin working in their lovely studio space that's packed with ...
Tokatea Lookout Walk

Tokatea Lookout Walk

Short, steep track with steps to lookout at the summit of Kennedy Bay Rd. On-site map names many landmarks and offshore islands; site was used ...
Top Town Takeaways

Top Town Takeaways

If you are wanting the best range of takeaway options in town then this is your stop.What a menu to choose from. Fish N chips , Chicken n Chips ...
Tuateawa Walk

Tuateawa Walk

This bush walk descends from Waihirere Dr, through pōhutukawa and nikau trees, to a rocky beach. Enjoy superb scenery, amazing sea views and a ...
Waiau Falls

Waiau Falls

This is an easy walk through native bush to a lovely waterfall and swimming hole. track category: Easy track length: 200m walking time: 10-min ...
Waiau Kauri Grove

Waiau Kauri Grove

Kauri form a significant part both of our cultural and our natural heritage. Sadly, they have become extremely rare. This easy walk in a ...
Waikawau Beach Walk

Waikawau Beach Walk

This is a lovely, 2.5-km sandy beach, with an estuary and shorebirds at the north end. track category: Easy track length: 5-km return walking ...
Wainuiototo or New Chums Beach Walk

Wainuiototo or New Chums Beach Walk

The walk to this 1-km-long beach is approximately 25 min one way from the northwest end of Whangapoua Beach, with 10-15 min walking over rocks ...
Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk

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 ...
Waitete Bay

Waitete Bay

This lovely, safe swimming beach is also a good place for a 1-hr beach walk. track category: Easiest track length: the choice is yours walking ...
Weta Cafe

Weta Cafe

Weta Café- Situated in the park in the centre of Coromandel Town. Open Tuesday- Sunday 9am to 3pm and licensed. Home to Helen (The Cat) World ...
Wild Wood Mini Golf Whitianga

Wild Wood Mini Golf Whitianga

Enjoy a round As the new owners, we are pleased to be part of this great community. Our team is made up of Darren who is the current mini golf ...
Wyuna Bay

Wyuna Bay

Just a short drive from Coromandel TownWyuna Bay makes a lovely picnic spot for the family, with a safe swimming spot for children. Positioned ...

Browse activities and choose what to do. Refine your search with the duration and proximity filters.

Mercury Bay Discoveries.

Mercury Bay Discoveries.

Discover the incredible scenery and wildlife in the amasing Mercury Bay including Cathedral Cove - truly one New Zealnad's scenoic icons and a ...
Motutere/Castle Rock

Motutere/Castle Rock

Motutere/Castle Rock is the rocky core of a former volcano rising above the bush, with views of both sides of the peninsula. track category: ...
Muriwai Walk

Muriwai Walk

This stunning coastal walk leaves the Muriwai Hilltop Carpark and follows a farm track along the ridge towards Wharekaiatua Pa and down to the ...
Mussel Barge  Snapper Safaris

Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris

Come and enjoy the fabulous fishing among the mussel farms. See the harvesting barges in action, working the myriad mussel farms in and around ...
Oamaru Bay

Oamaru Bay

Oamaru Bay Just 12 minutes' drive from Coromandel Town is Oamaru Bay. A lovely, long and safe beach with an area roped off for picnics. There is ...
Ocean Leopard

Ocean Leopard

Ocean Leopard Tours is based in beautiful Whitianga, Coromandel. Our scenic boat tours showcase Mercury Bay’s stunning coastal paradise, taking ...
Opera Point Historic Reserve

Opera Point Historic Reserve

Southeast of Whangapoua Beach, this 1-hr return bush and beach walk includes a walk to a pa site, an old tramway line, and a window rock. track ...
Opito Bay Beach

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 ...
Otama Beach

Otama Beach

This lovely, sandy beach has the bonus of sand dunes, some nice rocks to explore on the west end near low tide, and an estuary on the east ...
Pepper Tree Restaurant

Pepper Tree Restaurant

Enjoy the ambience of the great old Pepper Tree to sit beneath while you dine. The Pepper Tree Restaurant sits in the centre of the historic ...
Rob Keatley Trinity Real Estate

Rob Keatley Trinity Real Estate

Rob Keatley Rob is best described as a “people person” you will find him to be a friendly and engaging individual, with a successful business ...
Salty Towers

Salty Towers

For all your Bait, Berley, Filleting, Smoking Service, Ice and equipment. WE ARE OPEN 6am to 6pm daily  throughout summer. Winter Mon to ...
Stamper Battery Walk

Stamper Battery Walk

track category: Easiest track length: 500m walking time: 15-min return track start location: see map below km from town: 2km from town ...
Star and Garter Hotel

Star and Garter Hotel

The Star and Garter Hotel has a long history, going back to the Boom and Bust years of the gold rush in the town. The original hotel was ...
Star Gallery

Star Gallery

Something for everyone with a Coromandel flavour. Belind offers a wide range of affordable Gifts, indoor and outdoor items, georgeous ...
Taumatawahine Walk

Taumatawahine Walk

This easy bush walk with a glimpse of the sea runs between Rings Rd and Success Track. track category: Easiest track length: 600m walking time: ...
The Famous 309 Road

The Famous 309 Road

The 309 Road is a gravel road that takes you on a journey through dense bushland with lots of surprise stops to make along the road.The ...
The Waterworks

The Waterworks

The Waterworks is a theme park with a difference. Set in 5 acres of native Coromandel bush and just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town is an array ...
The Workshop

The Workshop

 At the very end of Tiki Road, before you climb the hill, you will find Kim and Kevin working in their lovely studio space that's packed with ...
Tokatea Lookout Walk

Tokatea Lookout Walk

Short, steep track with steps to lookout at the summit of Kennedy Bay Rd. On-site map names many landmarks and offshore islands; site was used ...
Top Town Takeaways

Top Town Takeaways

If you are wanting the best range of takeaway options in town then this is your stop.What a menu to choose from. Fish N chips , Chicken n Chips ...
Tuateawa Walk

Tuateawa Walk

This bush walk descends from Waihirere Dr, through pōhutukawa and nikau trees, to a rocky beach. Enjoy superb scenery, amazing sea views and a ...
Waiau Falls

Waiau Falls

This is an easy walk through native bush to a lovely waterfall and swimming hole. track category: Easy track length: 200m walking time: 10-min ...
Waiau Kauri Grove

Waiau Kauri Grove

Kauri form a significant part both of our cultural and our natural heritage. Sadly, they have become extremely rare. This easy walk in a ...
Waikawau Beach Walk

Waikawau Beach Walk

This is a lovely, 2.5-km sandy beach, with an estuary and shorebirds at the north end. track category: Easy track length: 5-km return walking ...
Wainuiototo or New Chums Beach Walk

Wainuiototo or New Chums Beach Walk

The walk to this 1-km-long beach is approximately 25 min one way from the northwest end of Whangapoua Beach, with 10-15 min walking over rocks ...
Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk

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 ...
Waitete Bay

Waitete Bay

This lovely, safe swimming beach is also a good place for a 1-hr beach walk. track category: Easiest track length: the choice is yours walking ...
Weta Cafe

Weta Cafe

Weta Café- Situated in the park in the centre of Coromandel Town. Open Tuesday- Sunday 9am to 3pm and licensed. Home to Helen (The Cat) World ...
Wild Wood Mini Golf Whitianga

Wild Wood Mini Golf Whitianga

Enjoy a round As the new owners, we are pleased to be part of this great community. Our team is made up of Darren who is the current mini golf ...
Wyuna Bay

Wyuna Bay

Just a short drive from Coromandel TownWyuna Bay makes a lovely picnic spot for the family, with a safe swimming spot for children. Positioned ...