hot water beach
Hot Water Beach is one of those unique experiences that every visitor to the Coromandel must have. While Hot Water Beach is one of the best surf spots on the peninsula, the real reason for its fame is what gives this beach its name. An underground river of warm water rises to the surface at the beach and an hour after low tide, people flock there to dig their own natural spa pool in the sand. Winter or summer, this is a natural phenomenon that once experienced, you will never forget!
Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove
Actually there are two beaches, but you can’t talk about one without the other.
Hahei is a true beach paradise of pink sand and pristine clear blue sea framed by cliffs and Pa Maori sites at both ends of the beach. The neighboring marine reserve is a magical aquatic world, abundant with fish and other marine life. The marine reserve is also home to the famous Cathedral Cove, one of the most visited and photographed places on the Coromandel Peninsula. Accessible only on foot (via an access track at the northern end of Hahei Beach) or by water, this magnificent cathedral-shaped cavern, white-sand beach, and spectacular setting are a “must-see” site. “.
new friends beach
New Chums is the holy grail of truly unspoiled beaches and although virtually unknown to most New Zealanders; it was ranked as one of the 20 best beaches in the world by the British newspaper The Observer. The reason for its obscurity is that New Chums Beach cannot be reached by road.
Make sure to pack a good pair of walking shoes because you are going to have to do some work to get to this beach. Starting at the far end of Whangapoua beach, you’ll wade through a shallow lagoon, then walk 30 minutes around the shoreline, over rocks and past a magnificent forest of Nikau palms. But it’s worth the walk, as you’ll find a stunning stretch of pristine paradise beach lined with pohutukawas; no people, no houses, nothing but white sand beach and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Kuaotunu Beach
Kuaotunu is quintessential New Zealand; a quaint, quiet country town and white sandy beach, surrounded by native bush and rugged farmland. With a white-sand beach perfect for swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking and snorkelling and a village shop serving the best ice cream in Coromandel, Kuaotunu is the idyllic spot from which childhood memories of wonderful vacations are made. by the sea.
Kuaotunu Beach is also famous for its waves at Blackjack Reef, making it a wonderful coastal playground for young children and adults.
opito bay
A short distance from Kuaotunu, along a narrow and windy gravel road, is Opito Bay. With no shops or restaurants and very few houses, this is the closest you will get to an untouched world that is also accessible by car or boat.
Opito Bay is a wide, horseshoe-shaped beach, framed by farmland and bush and a necklace of outlying islands. This is where you come simply to enjoy what is here; beauty, privacy and seclusion. A safe swimming beach, Opito Bay is known for its friendly, laid back, family atmosphere and atmosphere. For a holiday of peace and relaxation, look no further than Opito Bay.
Wangamata Beach
Whangamata is one of New Zealand’s most popular seaside resorts. Its local population of 4,000 residents rises to 50,000 more in summer. But even if you’d rather avoid the crowds, there are plenty of reasons why Whangamata should be on your ‘must-see’ list, namely; surf, sand, sea and endless fun.
Whangamata is a safe seaside playground for swimming, fishing, diving and all the usual Coromandel outdoor activities, making it a real favorite with families. But it’s also famous for having some of the best surf breaks in New Zealand. This is the place to come if you want to rub shoulders with some of the best surfers on the planet.