Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips - Coromandel Peninsula Trip (PDF Chapter)

This is the Coromandel chapter from Lonely Planet’s Auckland & the Bay of Islands Road Trips guidebook.

Meandering coastal roads weave a magical path on this journey around the compact but colourful Coromandel Peninsula. Visit in January for the crimson splash of pohutukawa.

• ride a quirky railway and feast on seafood in Coromandel Town
• pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
• dig yourself a natural sandy spa pool at Hot Water Beach
• get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
• explore Waihi’s fascinating history of gold-mining
• discover even more with detours and ways to link your trips

Coverage includes: Thames, Rapaura Water Gardens, Coromandel Town, Colville, Kuaotunu, Whitianga, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Whangamata, Waihi and Waihi Beach.