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Coromandel Town Must-Do's
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Art Galleries
Visit Copperworkx for intricate copper objects; Hauraki House Gallery is a hub for local artists.
Long Bay
Just 3km out of Coromandel Town is a safe beach and campground with beautiful sunsets. The Long Bay Kauri Walk is a one-hour loop to a 1200-year-old kauri tree.
Waiau Falls Swimming Hole
Divert up the 309 Road for 7km. A short, five-minute walk leads to this lovely waterfall and swimming lagoon.
Driving Creek Railway
Ride a narrow-gauge mountain railway, ascending to the ‘Eyefull Tower’ for jaw-dropping views across the Hauraki Gulf. Afterward enjoy a walk in the sculpture garden and native sanctuary. There is also an option to zipline here.
The Waterworks
Do your kids love a water gun? They’ll go giddy for the water-powered inventions inside this whacky theme park. Prepare for quirky contraptions, water cannons and a good soaking.
Coromandel Bike Park
There’s a track for every style of rider nestled deep in regenerating Kauri forest and weaving through an historic mining area. Choose from the asphalt pump track, descent trails and 6km of Grade 3 cross-country, one-way single trails.
Coromandel Mussel Kitchen
Gorge on fresh green-shell mussels in a garden setting. Whether you prefer your mussels crumbed, battered, marinated or served by the kilo – they dish out the lot.
Coromandel Oyster Company
Situated roadside, pull over at this rustic coastal shack. Serving freshly harvested oysters, scallops and mussels, you can also pick up some tasty fish and chips. Seasonal hours may apply.
Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris
When the waters are teeming with this much seafood and shellfish, it’d be rude not to charter a boat for a spot of mussel farming and snapper fishing.
Tandem e-bike Hire
For something truly unique, Hike and Bike Coromandel also rent out a tandem e-bike! That’s right, a two-person apparatus to ride with one other. 2-4-hour hire starts from $55
