Coromandel Town Travel Guide
Coromandel Town accommodation, Coromandel Town activities and attractions, Coromandel Town maps, transportation to and around Coromandel Town - the Jasons Coromandel Town Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Coromandel Town.
Coromandel Township is located on the western side of the
Coromandel Peninsula on the scenic coastal road which heads north from
Thames, and is an old goldmining centre full of history. The town was named after the HMS
Coromandel, which called there in 1820 to take on kauri spars for the Royal Navy. It was an early centre for timber milling and gold was later discovered at Coromandel's Driving Creek in 1852. In 1869, a rich strike boosted the town's population to 10,000.
Today,
Coromandel township contains many reminders of its gold rush past, including historic buildings and an old stamper battery. Mussel and oyster farms, fishing and scenic charters operate around the
Coromandel Harbour, which is well-sheltered by a spit of land reaching out to Whanganui Island. Recreational facilities in the vicinity include boating, fishing, hunting, horse treks and walks into the nearby bush. A dedicated craft trail takes in local workshops and galleries for which the region is famous. The town is also an ideal base for exploring the peninsula. The road from
Coromandel to
Colville is considered to be one of the most scenic in New Zealand, with the tree-lined coast on one side and the rugged
Coromandel Ranges on the other.
Coromandel has a number of
campgrounds and holiday parks catering to the needs of travellers enjoying a New Zealand camping holiday. Whether you're looking for a campsite to pitch your tent; a cabin; or a caravan park for your campervan / RV you'll find the widest choice here.
Coromandel Information Centre
355 Kapanga Road
Coromandel
Email the
Coromandel Information Centre
Geographic Location
Township on the
Coromandel Harbour Inlet on State Highway 25, 54km north of Thames
Population
1500
Climate
Summer average: 16-24°C, Winter average: 9-15°C
