The Coromandel is one of New Zealand's favourite holiday destinations. It has a wide range of activities to explore and enjoy - something for everyone!
Activities and Attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula
Eel
feeding
How often can you get this close to a live (and
BIG) New Zealand eel. Kids especially thrill to watch him wriggling
up through the crystal clear stream at the bottom of the garden
for a feed.
(at Driving Creek Villas)
Japanese Hot Tub
Relax under the stars in your own private hot tub.
Able to seat 4 people, this is a lovely way to end your day.
(at Driving Creek Villas)
Hear the
Tui!
As recorded at Driving Creek Villas.
Tui_128.mp3 - 361Kb
(at Driving Creek Villas)
Driving Creek Railways
Come for a 1 hour train ride on New Zealand's only
narrow gauge mountain railway, featuring stunning panoramic views
and unique art features, in a replanted native Kauri forest.
(0.5 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Gold Stamper Battery
Step back in time and view this fully operational,
historic gold processing plant driven by New Zealand’s largest
working water wheel. Watch them process the precious metal that
made Coromandel Township famous as the site of New Zealand's first
gold rush!
(one km from Driving Creek Villas)
Waiau Waterworks
A highly entertaining family theme park where whimsical
wonders are driven by the power of water - fun for children, more
fun for adults - it brought out the kid in me!
(10 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Arts and Crafts
Coromandel is renowned internationally for its diversity of artists
and craftspeople. There are two principle outlets in Coromandel
township for the goods that are produced in the area. The
Source is a co-op of local artists and is renowned for
its high quaility wares. Weta
Design Store offers arts and crafts from both Coromandel
and further afield, here the diversity of products is simply quite
remarkable.
It is also possible to visit some artists in their studios and watch them at work, for further information please email info@drivingcreekvillas.com
Coromandel Coastal walkway - Stony Bay/Fletcher Bay
The Coromandel Coastal Walkway is a 7km tramping
track, that takes 3-4 hours, through farm land/native bush with
stunning coastal scenery that links Fletcher Bay to Stony Bay.
(60 minutes North from Driving Creek Villas)
Castle Rock
Castle rock is the core of an old volcano that rises
above the bush on the backbone of the peninsula. Some 2 hours
return the track becomes steep approaching the summit. Found on
road 54 off the 309 road 10 km south.
(10 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Kauri Grove
A further 2 km along the 309 road is a truly magnificent
stand of kauri trees protected since the turn of the first century.
This is a well formed track taking some 15 minutes to walk.
(12 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Long Bay Scenic Reserve
This is another well formed easy walk of 35 minutes
4km away through coastal native forest.
(4 km from Driving Creek Villas)
The all day tour provided by Strongman Coachlines (0800 668 175) allows you to be dropped at Fletchers Bay and met at Stony Bay, then return to Coromandel.
Gardens in Coromandel town
Waitati Gardens
Waitati Gardens right next door to the stamper battery
was recently awarded NZ "Garden of Distinction". A professional
florist's garden containing many rare and unusual plants.
(1 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Taraire Grove
Just half a km up the road are the very peaceful
Taraire Grove Gardens, featuring streams, ponds, mature Taraire
trees and picnic areas.
(0.5 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Fishing
The Hauraki Gulf is the largest snapper spawning grounds in New Zealand and is renowned for its excellent fishing.
Papa Aroha Island Adventures
Papa
Aroha Island Adventures provide a range of sea related services
including fishing charters, Eco/Discovery tours, water taxis and
hire boats and kayaks.
(6 km from Driving Creek Villas)
The Mad Fisherman
Contact Rhys and Julie on 07 866 8103.
(3 km from Driving Creek Villas)
Horse Treks
Horse treks are taken from Waikawau Beach ranging from 1 hour to 2.5 hours in length. The rides are very popular with inexperienced and experienced riders and offer a unique way to explore the wilderness of the upper Peninsula. Nine horses are available and rides include traveling along the beach and the Department of Conservation Farm, offering fantastic views of Moehau Mountain and Great Barrier Island. Ph: 07 8666 956. (35 minutes from Driving Creek Villas)
New Chums and Whangapoua Beaches
A twenty minute drive from Coromandel town on highway
25 is Whangapoua Beach, from here you can walk 20 minutes from
the northern end of the bay around the rocks to New Chums an untouched
pacific coast beach of unparalleled beauty.
(30 minutes drive from Driving Creek Villas)
Waikawau
Thirty five minutes north of Coromandel town is
Waikawau bay, which includes a pristine untouched pacific beach
renowned for its surf and birdlife.
(30 minutes drive from Driving Creek Villas)
Hot Water Beach
One hour either side of low tide, hot pools can
be dug out of the sand on this Pacific coast beach.
(70 minutes drive from Driving Creek Villas)
Cathedral Cove
Cathedral Cove is a must-visit part of a holiday
in Coromandel. Renowned for its beauty, it is a unique feature
of this beautiful peninsula. The surrounding 9 square km waters
form the Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, New Zealand’s sixth
marine reserve, providing an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy
an unspoiled marine environment.
(70 minutes drive from Driving Creek Villas)
Diving
At Cape Colville and the Islands of Mercury Bay are some of New Zealands best Dive spots.
Coromandel Fish and Dive
A great day out. Contact 07 866 8797 or 027 228 8399
(5 minutes from Driving Creek Villas)
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