The Coromandel Peninsula is a hilly promontory in New Zealand, North Island, that stretches northward into the Pacific Ocean. The peninsula includes the Coromandel Forest Park which begins at Waihi in the south to Cape Colville at its northern extremity. The dimensions of the Coromandel Peninsula comprise a N/S distance of 70 miles and at the widest point the W/E distance is 35 miles. The Hauraki Gulf separates Coromandel Harbour from Auckland (to the west) at a distance of 70 miles, and although it is possible to cross by a ferry, this is a passenger ferry service only.
A forested 60+ mile peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island which is a popular holiday destination for Aucklanders. With many sandy beaches, safe harbours and several geo-thermal springs, Coromandel is a vibrant place to visit. In the past many mines were established in the area and the largest gold mine in New Zealand is still to be found in South Coromandel.
Coromandel is a unique place to visit, so close to major New Zealand population centres such as Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga yet so distinctly separate. It is a beautiful area and provides a leisure centre for the many visitors. There are many holiday homes that are used by Aucklanders, especially through the Christmas period, which occurs in midsummer. It is easy to visit North Island and overlook Coromandel but in both our visits to New Zealand we have spent time in Coromandel and have enjoyed our time there even during a very wet episode.
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