Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand Self Drive Tour
About This Tour
Drive New Zealand’s most scenic coastal highway from Thames to Waihi Beach—dig your own hot spa in the sand, explore working gold mines, and hike to world-famous Cathedral Cove.
What You'll Experience
Dig your own steaming geothermal spa at low tide on Hot Water Beach
Hike through native bush to Cathedral Cove's iconic natural archway
Kayak into Donut Island's secret volcanic lagoon through sea cave
Ride quirky Driving Creek Railway to Eyefull Tower panoramic lookout
Explore authentic gold mine tunnels at Thames Goldmine Experience
Stand beneath 1,200-year-old Square Kauri with unusual angular trunk
Trek to pristine New Chums Beach—world's most beautiful hidden gem
Peer into massive Martha Mine pit—NZ's richest active goldmine
Summit Mount Paku volcano for 360° views over twin harbor towns
Cycle flat Hauraki Rail Trail through historic Karangahake Gorge
Discover Waiau Falls' jade pool tucked in mossy forest off 309 Road
Stargaze from Kūaotunu Beach—zero light pollution planetarium sky
Ferry across Mercury Bay in NZ's oldest operating passenger ferry
Wander Rapaura Watergardens' 64 acres of lily ponds and waterfalls
Surf legendary four-kilometer Whangamatā Beach breaks year-round
Watch NZ's only working stamper battery crush gold-bearing quartz
Walk Pit Rim for jaw-dropping views into Waihi's giant gold crater
Sample fresh Coromandel mussels and oysters straight from the water
Explore Coromandel Town's Victorian gold rush architecture and cafés
Drive dramatic coastal highway where waves high-five your car window
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand Self Drive Tour on our App
- 75+ narration points of popular locations in Coromandel Peninsula
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of the Thames School of Mines ($5.80)
- Entry fee of the The Thames Goldmine Experience ($14.56)
- Entry fee of the Rapaura Watergardens ($8.74)
- Entry fee of the Driving Creek Railway ($30.29)
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Tour Stops
Thames
Kauaeranga Valley
Queens Street
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