Thames-Coromandel District

Waikato

A beach with a prominent rock formation and distant mountains.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a large rock formation, and boats.
A natural rock arch formation over a beach with calm waters and a distant rock formation.
A large rock formation on a beach with clear blue skies.
A beach with a large rock formation in the center, clear blue water, and a clear sky.

Popular cities in Thames-Coromandel District

A beach with tents, a surfboard, and a distant island.
Whangamata
Known for Spas, Relaxing and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the spas, gardens and beaches in relaxing Whangamata.

Reasons to visit

  • Whangamata Beach
A coastal landscape with a turquoise bay, green hills, and scattered houses.
Coromandel
Known for Friendly people, Ports and Relaxing
This peninsular is known for its stunning beaches and coastline hikes, vineyards, gold mining history and New Zealand’s famous fresh green lipped mussels.

Reasons to visit

  • Driving Creek Railway
A beach with a large rock arch, two people standing near the arch, and a view of the ocean and greenery in the background.
Hahei
Known for Beaches, Friendly people and Cathedrals
Trip time! Discover the beaches, cathedral and gardens in Hahei.

Reasons to visit

  • Cathedral Cove
A beach with calm waves, a pink and blue sky, and rocky cliffs.
Cooks Beach
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Walking
Escape to relaxing Cooks Beach! Enjoy its beaches, gardens and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
A cave opening to a beach with a prominent rock formation and calm waters.
Whitianga
Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking
It’s all about the water at this laid-back coastal town on Mercury Bay where you can explore beautiful beaches, including one that’s naturally heated, and fascinating coves.
A beach with calm waters, a sandy shore, and a hill with buildings in the background.
Pauanui
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Diving
Experience relaxing Pauanui: its beaches, diving and more!

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