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CATHEDRAL COVE WALK
Cathedral Cove arch © Getty Images
NEW CHUMS BEACH
© Destination Coromandel
A stunning coastal walk in The Coromandel, featuring some of New Zealand’s finest scenery.
Where is it? Grange Rd, 2km from Hahei or 35km from Whitianga.
Terrain Coastal paths, handrails in places, steep at times.
Good to know Car parking here can be difficult in the height of summer. Continued on p.34 >
Average fitness required Undulating with some steps No dogs
A little effort is required but emerging from woodland onto New Chums Beach is like discovering a tropical island. Clear blue water and gold sand welcomes all those who tackle the 30-minute walk. Park at the end of Mangakahia Dr in Whangapoua and clamber over the rocky headland before picking up a track that drops on to the heavenly beach.
Reservations:
IDEAL FOR FAMILIES • Family park with mature trees opposite estuary beach • Walk to shops, cafés and restaurants • Swimming pool, kayak hire, playground, WiFi, BBQs, indoor dining, kitchen, laundry, TV room, and dump station • Large sites ideal for campervans, caravans and tents, and cabins and self-contained units Tariff: (2 persons) $40-$185
90min return; 2.5km
Harbourside H O L I DAY PA R K
PENINSULA 0508 887 755
MOTEL
• 14 ground-floor units: 4 x 1-bedroom, 2 x-2 bedroom, 3 x deluxe with spa baths, 5 x new studio units (no spa bath) – 2 with wheelchair access. • Boat parking. • Can assist in booking any activity you would like to go on.
135 Albert St, Whitianga • Ph: +64 7 869 5152 • FOR BEST PRICES BOOK DIRECT www.harboursideholidaypark.co.nz • Email: harboursideholidaypark@gmail.com
Newly refurbished 2020
• Close to activity departures. • 2min walk to town, restaurants & cafés. • Kiwi owned and operated – for a real Kiwi experience. • Tariff: (2p) $120-$240, depending on time of year.
93-97 Albert St, Whitianga WiFi & Flatscreen Ph: +64 7 866 5607 • info@peninsulamotel.co.nz www.peninsulamotel.co.nz TVs
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