Top Things to do in Coromandel
Top 8 Free Things to do in Coromandel, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Coromandel, New Zealand including Coromandel Forest Park, Mercury Bay, The Coromandel Smoking Co., Coromandel Town Information Centre, Square Kauri Tree, Coromandel Coastal Walkway, The 309 Road, Kauri Block Track.
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1. Coromandel Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We went up the Pinnacles from the Kauaeranga Road carpark up the Webb Creek Trail. We stayed the night at the Pinnacles hut and then walked back to the carpark through the Billygoat Trail. The trail near the top had amazing views of the forest area around the pinnacles. It was quite scenic all around the area. There were also plenty of other camping and tramping options around the area. The trails all crisis cross with each other so looking at the right trail for your experience isn't too difficult.
2. Mercury Bay
3. The Coromandel Smoking Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By egreenlandscaping - Port Orchard, United States
We visited NZ in 2008 and discovered this place then, even getting our Christmas eve dinner there! We just returned in November, and made a trip up the Coromandel to visit it again. Once again we chose the large sampler tray at $45 NZ, which lasted us for a week of tasty dinner, lunches or snacks! Whitefish, salmon, mussels, and some of the fresh local fish, all superbly smoked and boneless. Buy some good bread and crackers, pick up some of the smoked olives or cheeses they also have, some NZ wine and you'll be in smoky heaven! It's very basic and old fashioned inside, but it's a wonderful place to visit!
4. Coromandel Town Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
We are the Information Centre. The place to come to to find out what activities, attractions are happening in the area. Book accommodation, activities, 360 Discovery Ferry, BlueBridge Cook Strait Ferry, Hobbiton, Mitai Village and Intercity. Free maps, free wifi
5. Square Kauri Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By Parkertron - York, United Kingdom
Only take 2-3 minutes to walk up- nice view down into the bush from the viewing platform. Would recommend for Kauri lovers.
6. Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The Coromandel Coastal Walkway borders the northern Coromandel coastline between Stony and Fletcher Bays, following an old bridle path formed by early pioneers. It is a 10km (one way) hike that encapsulates the best scenery The Coromandel has to offer. It offers plenty of variety as it winds through regenerative native forest, farmland and rocky shoreline.
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We did an overnight trip to do the Coastal Walk. We stayed in Fletcher's Bay Campground and the walk goes to the Stony Bay campgrounds, just follow the orange trail marks. The return trip took us about 6 hours at a fairly leisurely pace. I found that the walk itself was mostly easy with a light gradient. The start bit from Fletcher's Bay was quite an uphill and there was also a section near Poley Bay in the middle of the walk that had a steep downhill and uphill section. The views along the walk was very scenic. The views over the water to the various islands was really nice. There was also a lookout which had a nice view of the surrounds which included our destination, Stoney Bay. It was a bit of a climb to get to the lookout though, but it was short (about 5 minutes). The walk from Fletcher's Bay was on farmland so it was quite open. After that section, most of the walk was covered under the bush which was quite nice. The path was fairly wide, possibly due to that being a biking path too. There were also a few stops along the way between the campsites including Poley Bay and a lookout point. It was quite an enjoyable day tramp.
7. The 309 Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By raakel-joy - Tauranga, New Zealand
We drove the 309 Road to do the unique attractions on the way - Stu’s pigs, waterfall, the Waterworks and experience some gravel road! We ran out of time and couldn’t do the Kauri tree walk but it seemed very busy there! Highly recommend checking out this “back road” :)
8. Kauri Block Track
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By NickyDtravels
Great walk to the summit and site of a Maori Pa, can't wait for the forest to be cleared of Privet and other bad plants so the natives can continue to grow through. The view from the top is second to none. Would love to learn more about the Pa site.
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