Cathedral Cove

Auckland and the Coromandel

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most multicultural city and is known as the City of Sails for its fantastic sailing opportunities.

Rainforest covers the surrounding hills; dozens of dormant volcanic cones dot the landscape as well as renowned wineries and beautiful beaches.

Add to this the vast Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand’s largest marine reserve, scattered with islands and a centre for water activities, from kayaking to island hopping.

Kayaking, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, New Zealand
Coromandel, New Zealand

Explore the Coromandel Peninsula

Just a few hours’ drive away, on the eastern coast of North Island lies the Coromandel Peninsula, an area renowned for its natural, unspoilt beauty. Native rainforests and pristine golden beaches fringed by a rugged coastline offer excellent opportunities for a host of activities including walking, fishing, diving, sailing, surfing and kayaking. Hot Water Beach lives up to its name when, during certain tide times, you can create your own hot pool by digging into the sands. The hot spring water bubbling up through the sand is the legacy of an exciting volcanic past.

For a spot of history, Coromandel Town also boasts an interesting past of gold mining and logging.

Experiences

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Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Coromandel Walking

Walk the Coromandel coast, stopping for a picnic on one of the many hidden bays.

Rangitoto view, New Zealand

Rangitoto Volcano Hike

Climb Rangitoto, New Zealand’s youngest volcano, located in the Hauraki Gulf, off the coast of Auckland.

Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Waiheke Island

Stay on Waiheke Island and sample award-winning artisan wines.

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Common Dolphin, New Zealand

Marine Wildlife Watching

Search for Bryde’s whale, dolphin and orca in the Hauraki Gulf, off the coast of Auckland.

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Hotel DeBrett £££££

  • New Zealand
  • City

Hotel DeBrett is a quirky city-centre hotel with funky interiors, combining Art Deco and contemporary styles. The 25 rooms are furnished with colourful, modern pieces and the lively restaurant and bar are flooded with light via the glass atrium roof and stained-glass panels.

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The Boatshed Hotel, Waiheke Island £££££

  • Auckland and the Coromandel

Situated a short walk from the beach on Waiheke Island, The Boatshed offers quirky and unpretentious accommodation with a welcoming atmosphere and discreet but exemplary service. Each of the seven rooms is unique, enjoy harbour views and follow a fresh, nautical theme; from the spacious bungalow suites to the modern zinc-clad water tower with its own roof garden. Food and wine are a key part of The Boatshed experience, much of which is homegrown, and guests are free to choose where they wish to dine each day.

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