WATERFRONT MOTEL Whitianga - Quality motel accommodation, Coromandel Peninsula, NZ

The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, on the other side of the Hauraki Gulf.

An impressive, heavily forested mountain range runs right up the middle of this peninsula - it’s bordered on each side by kilometres of spectacular coastline. On the west coast, there’s a never-ending parade of beaches, coves and harbours lined with pohutukawa trees (a red flowering native of New Zealand) . The eastern side of the Coromandel is furnished with an amazing collection of white sand and surf beaches.

The Coromandel's fascinating history is evident in gold mining relics, logging dams and ancient Maori pa (fortified village) sites.

The past can also be found in the charming colonial architecture and historical buildings preserved in several towns around the region.

The coastal nature of the Coromandel makes it a brilliant choice if you like to fish, surf, dive, swim or wander along beaches. For contrast you can head for the hills and hike the trails in the forest.

Local cuisine could be as simple as fish and chips or as elegant as Crayfish Mornay. Cafes and restaurants make the most of the seafood that can be easily caught in the surrounding waters.

location & activities

Coromandel Peninsula – Things to do and see

Whitianga is a thriving busy coastal town with great restaurants, a good variety of shops including a supermarket. There is also the expanse of Buffalo Beach - a great sandy and very safe beach for the whole family. Chill out at the Salt Bar, indulge in a ‘soak’ at The Lost Spring, take the ferry over to Ferry Landing or just cruise the shops & cafes...
the list goes on... www.whitianga.co.nz

Hot Water Beach - Only a short drive away is the famous Hot Water Beach. Listed in the "AA's" 101 Must-do Weekends get digging and lounge in the thermally heated salt water. For two hours either side of low tide at this Coromandel beach, a solid sand dig will unearth hot spring water to feed your very own beachside pool. This is also a fabulous surf beach. So, while you relax you can watch your surfing buddies challenge the sea. www.hotwaterbeach.co.nz

Hahei and Cathedral Cove - surely one of the most attractive places to be in New Zealand. The offshore islands provide protection for the beaches around Hahei. The waters offshore and the islands have been incorporated as a marine park and offer some excellent diving. Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, Te Whanganui-A-Hei, covers 9 square kilometres and is New Zealand's sixth marine reserve. It is administered by the Department of Conservation. www.hahei.co.nz

Coromandel Town - for a great day trip, visit Coromandel Town. Great for lunch and a wander along the beach. Some lovely shopping and try out the little railway “Driving Creek Railway“– good fun for the kids! (both young and old!)
www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz