Top 10 Things To Do And See On The Coromandel Peninsula

The Coromandel Peninsula’s slogan is ‘good for your soul.’ With its stunning beaches, numerous outdoor activities, and relaxed atmosphere, this little peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island’s northeastern coast is a welcoming paradise just a couple of hours from Auckland. Starting with a drive up the western coast to the northern tip and looping back along the eastern coastline, The Culture Trip has the top ten things to do and see on your road trip around the Coromandel Peninsula.

Gather Supplies from the Hereford ‘n’ a Pickle Farm Shop

Once you’ve reached Colville, stop at the general store to top up your petrol and dry goods, and then head next door to the Hereford ‘n’ a Pickle Farm Shop, where you can enjoy coffee or tea, freshly baked goods and ice cream, and purchase a selection of farm-fresh meats, cheese, and vegetables from the family-run Colville Farm. If you’re looking for a little extra adventure, take a half-hour walk from the shop to the Colville Cemetery, where you can see stunning views of the local farmland and graves from the late 1800s.

Hereford ‘n’ a Pickle Farm Shop, 2318 Colville Road, Colville, Coromandel, New Zealand, +64 21 136 8952

Hike Coromandel Walkway

The Coromandel Coastal Walkway is a must-do for anyone wanting to see the very best views. There are no roads along the tip of the Coromandel, so the only way to see the coastline is to do the three-hour hike from Fletcher Bay to Stony Bay. While a shuttle can be arranged to and from Coromandel Town, if you’re feeling ambitious, try for the seven-hour round-trip tramp, with a stop at the river at Stony Bay where you can dip your feet and eat a bite of lunch. The route isn’t treacherous, though you may run into a cow or two along the trail.

1. Go Sea Kayaking at Cathedral Cove

Cathedral

Cathedral Cove is famous for its eponymous cavernous rock formation plus stunning sunrises, sunsets, or views any time in between. But for something a little different, try sea kayaking with Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours whose guides not only take you into the cove and make you fresh coffee, tea, or hot chocolate on the beach but also take you into other bays nearby, around the nearby islands, and provide local knowledge and snorkeling opportunities.