The region is enriched with delights such as HOTWATER BEACH, a stop off at COOKS BEACH to see the historical place that Captain Cook took the Transit of Mercury, or drive to Shakespeare cliff lookout and beach views.
PURANGI WINERY (Ph: 07 866 3724, www.purangi.co.nz) and the COOKS BEACH VINEYARD are local vineyards. Stop for a sample.
Take a passenger ferry boat ride to WHITIANGA and checkout the museum or call at the PURANGI GOLF COURSE followed by coffee and cakes at COLENSO CAFE.
Want adventures try the bush walk at top of Tairua Hill or horse riding on the RANGIHAU RANCH which is close to the COROGLEN PUB. Great food, old photos and pigs heads from hunting trips hanging on the walls.
Two hour day trips to COROMANDEL TOWN are popular with attractions such as
WAIAU WATERWORKS
DRIVING CREEK RAILWAY & POTTERY
GOLDMINE TOUR
MUSSEL FARM FISHING TRIPS
SHOP for mussels, oysters and smoked fish. The day trip drive is through a rain forest with great views.
Contact COROMANDEL Information Centre www.coromandeltown.co.nz for more information.
If you would like to go on fishing trips, see our staff at the reception or book at the WHITIANGA INFORMATION CENTRE Ph: 07 866 5555 or www.whitanga.co.nz
For the nightlife at Whitianga visit the many bars, pub restaurants and cafes.
To drive to Whitianga, takes 1 hour or 30 minutes from FERRY LANDING.
Whitianga Ferry operates passenger ferries only. Ph: 07 866 5472 or www.whitiangaferry.co.nz