Rapaura Watergardens
Coromandel Harbour
Along the Coromandel Coast
Colville near Coromandel
Driving Creek Railway
Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Castle Rock
The Waterworks
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Coromandel Town
With its relaxed, laid-back lifestyle, Coromandel attracts talented artists and craftspeople from around the country (paintings, pottery, ceramics, glass, woodcarving, weavings, jewellery) - inspired not only by the tranquil atmosphere, but also by the spectacular natural surrounds.
The discovery of gold at Driving Creek in 1852 brought a boom to Coromandel Town, and the area has continued to flourish while retaining much of its history from those times.
Coromandel is well known for its seafood delicacies, especially oysters, mussels and lobsters, as well as its history based around goldmining, timber and fishing.
What to see & do
Anchor Lodge is the ideal venue from which you can explore the many scenic attractions of the Coromandel Peninsula. We suggest a 2-3 day stay.
- Visit some of the nearby beaches, go fishing for snapper or go on a seafood trail to sample local delicacies such as Pacific oysters, green-lipped mussels and scallops.
- The Coromandel is a walker’s paradise with a range of local trails to explore including Castle Rock or the Coromandel Coastal Walkway.
- Take a day trip along the famous 309 Road to visit The Waterworks, to see stands of gigantic 600 year old Kauri trees and to get a feel for what really being off the beaten track is all about.
- Visit the gold stamper battery to find out about the Coromandel Town’s gold mining history.
- Take a train ride through the wonderful native bush at Driving Creek Railway.
- Take a day tour along the 309 Road with local tour operators Coromandel Discovery to famous Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove.
- Visit Rapaura Watergardens a wonderful garden set in native New Zealand bush with relaxing café serving delicious food.
For more information visit this website:
www.coromandeltown.co.nz
Giant Kauri Trees - © photo: Tourism Coromandel
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