Tour Itinerary
Experience Coromandel Peninsula, a favourite holiday destination for many New Zealanders. Its amazing landscape consists of a mountainous, forest-covered backbone, with the Pacific Ocean on the east, and the sheltered bays and coves of the Hauraki Gulf on the west. Spend the day in this unique area steeped in history associated with kauri logging and gold mining and stunning coastlines.
A 90-minute drive south-east of Auckland is Coromandel’s main town, Thames, where we take a short break. Then the spectacular western coast road leads us to Coromandel township where renowned New Zealand potter, Barry Brickell has his studio. Ride his own designed and built mountain railway system on a memorable journey through the rugged landscape. Our next stop is for a quiet stroll in the pristine rainforest to view some of the magnificent kauri trees which once covered the Coromandel Peninsula. The journey continues across the mountain divide and descends towards the east coast beaches where we stop for lunch. Visit Hot Water Beach with its hot spring in the middle of the beach. Take a dip if you wish!
A short drive away is Cathedral Cove, where the Pacific Ocean washes through a natural arch onto a white sandy beach backed by white cliffs. There is a good half hour downhill walk to the beach from here which means of course the walk back is uphill! Our journey home to Auckland heads back over the hills by a different route.
Tour Inclusions:
- Free pick up from inner city accommodation
- Experience the Coromandel Peninsula, a favourite holiday destination for many New Zealanders
- Visit renowned New Zealand potter, Barry Brickell's studio
- Ride on Barry Brickell's own designed and built mountain railway system on a memorable journey through the rugged landscape
- Visit Hot Water Beach with its hot spring in the middle of the beach
- Visit Cathedral Cove one of our most unique and untouched beaches (subject to guide discretion)- highly recommended by Relaxing Journeys
- Runs every day (except Public Holidays) 7.00am–7.00pm
- Minimum 2 passengers
Tour Departures:
- Frequency: Departs daily
- Departure Point: Auckland Inner City free pick up included.
- Departure Time: at 7:00am
- Duration: 12 hours approximately
- Return Details: Tour returns at 7.00pm, Auckland Inner City free drop off included.
- Closed: Christmas Day
Important Information:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher.
General Information:
This is a specialised small group tour. It is designed to give the visitor an intimate and memorable experience of Auckland’s wilderness without any impact on the environment and wildlife. Each tour is led by an experienced guide with extensive knowledge of native flora and fauna and an awareness for client and environmental safety.
Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand:
If you are interested in one of our independent coach tours, escorted coach tours or self drive tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this trip to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this trip in our quote.
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