The Coromandel and Waikato Holidays
The Coromandel and Waikato holidaysin North Island
Escape the bustle of Auckland for New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, where rainforest-clad valleys, gold-rush heritage and creative townships sit between two contrasting coastlines. Discover its rugged western shores and tranquil eastern bays home to iconic natural attractions including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Nearby, the Waikato region adds another layer of adventure. Cruise through the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves, an underground labyrinth illuminated by thousands of tiny lights, or step into Middle Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, known worldwide as the Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
Why Visit The Coromandel and Waikato?
- Dig your own spa pool on Hot Water Beach
- Float by boat through the inky back glowworm caves
- Pop your head in a hobbit home in Hobbiton
- Surf the black sand beaches in Raglan
- Take a ride on the Driving Creek Railway through regenerating kauri forest
The Coromandel and Waikato Travel Guide
Best time to go
Summer (December to February) brings warm, settled weather - ideal for the Coromandel's beaches. Autumn is mild with fewer crowds, while winter is cooler and wetter, especially on the coast. Spring can be changeable, but inland spots like Waitomo's caves and Hobbiton are enjoyable year-round.
Travel Information
Coromandel and Waikato are reached via Auckland, around 24-26 hours' flight from the UK including a stopover. From Auckland it's a scenic 1.5–3 hour drive to reach the region's beaches and attractions.
Local currency
New Zealand Dollar
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