Things to Do in Coromandel Peninsula in 2025

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout which includes a sunset, a coastal town and a bay or harbor

Shakespeare Lookout which includes a beach and a bay or harbor

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing night scenes, a bay or harbor and rugged coastline

Coromandel Peninsula featuring tranquil scenes, a coastal town and a bay or harbor

Coromandel Peninsula featuring rocky coastline and a bay or harbor

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What to do in Coromandel Peninsula

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Matarangi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Matarangi Beach during your trip to Matarangi? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Shakespeare Lookout which includes rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand.

Driving Creek Railway

Ride on a narrow gauge railway, check out the artistic pottery, marvel at the tunnels and bridges and take in the panoramic views of this Coromandel attraction.

Martha Mine

Learn about the evolution of gold and silver mining and go on a tour to get close to the huge open pit of this still active mine.

Mount Paku

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Paku during your travels in Tairua. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lost Spring Thermal Pools

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lost Spring Thermal Pools during your travels in Whitianga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Athenree Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Athenree Hot Springs during your travels to Waihi Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

The Pinnacles

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Pinnacles during your travels in Coromandel Forest Park. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery during your travels to Whenuakite. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Coromandel Peninsula

Bowentown

Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay.

Athenree

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Athenree and surrounding area, you can visit Athenree Hot Springs and Historical Athenree Homestead.

Preece Point

Though Preece Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway.