A Coromandel summer escape

Beaches, coves and small-town summer on the Coromandel Peninsula, about two hours from Auckland.

3-4 days · from Auckland

Day by day

1. Day 1 Drive the coast road via Thames to Coromandel town.
2. Day 2 Cathedral Cove walk and swim; Hahei beach.
3. Day 3 Hot Water Beach at low tide; Whitianga.
4. Day 4 Whangamatā surf and back to Auckland.