Tour Itinerary

This tour is temporarily suspended until further notice.

The heritage township and surrounding landscape of Coromandel offers an almost infinite bag of delights for the traveller. Our full-day tour begins with a 1 hour 50 minute cruise from downtown Auckland's Pier 4.

No promises but eight times out of ten you'll more than likely find that we're accompanied by a pod of playful dolphins...they love the Coromandel too!

Your tour starts as you cruise across the Hauraki Gulf on the 360 Discovery ferry to the relaxed, friendly Coromandel Town. Here you’will be met by our coach for the scenic journey into town, during which you will learn about the region’s unique history from one of the locals. You will then spend a leisurely hour in Coromandel Town visiting the cafes or browsing through shops filled with New Zealand made products.

Then choose from 3 local attractions (attraction cost not included):

1. Driving Creek Railway – where the old pioneering spirit is alive and well! A lifelong mission of potter Barry Brickell, the railway snakes its way through re-planted native bush offering breathtaking views of the harbour and hills.

2. New Zealand’s only working water-driven Gold Stamper Battery - where rock is crushed to extract gold and silver. There’s a lot to see and you can even try your hand at panning for gold!

3. Waiau Waterworks - a large garden park filled with whimsical gadgets and interactive play things, wal worked by water. Includes covered picnic sites, a swimming hole and playground for the kids.

Transfers are included to each attraction as is the ferry back to Auckland.

Tour Inclusions:

• Return ferry Auckland to Hannaford's Wharf, Coromandel
• Transfers to either Gold Stamper Batter, Driving Creek Railway, or Waiau Waterworks (attractions costs not included - these are paid for directly on the day)
• Informative and friendly commentary
• Luxury Coach Transport

Schedule & Duration:

• Frequency:
  • Winter Period (May - October): Tuesday & Sundays.
  • Summer Period (October - March): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sundays.
• Departure Point: Pier 4, next to Starmart, Quay Street, Auckland
• Departure Time: 9am
• Duration: 9.5 hours
• Return Details: Tour concludes at original point of departure
• 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:

• Child ages are 5-15 years inclusive (0-5 years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
• Bus departs Coromandel Town for Hannaford’s wharf at 4:00pm, 30 minutes prior to sailing. Ferry departs Coromandel, Hannaford's Wharf at 4:30pm.
• Walking shoes, a light rain jacket, sun block, swimwear and towel are advised depending on the days conditions
• A modern fleet of ferry vessels specifically designed for sightseeing New Zealand
• A modern fleet of luxury coaches specifically designed for sightseeing and touring around New Zealand

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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