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The Best Attractions In Tairua
The town of Tairua is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its north bank and on the small Paku Peninsula. The population was 1,227 in the 2013 Census, a decrease of 42 from 2006. Tairua is a Māori name which translates literally as tai: tides, rua: two.Directly opposite Tairua on the south bank of the river's estuary is the smaller settlement of Pauanui. The two settlements are 30 kilometres east of Thames although the town has closer connections with the sea side resort town Whangamata. Several islands lie off the mouth of the river, notably Slipper Island to th...
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The Best Attractions In Tairua
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7. Hot Water Beach Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is a beach on Mercury Bay on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, approximately 12 kilometres south east of Whitianga, and approximately 175 kilometres from Auckland by car. Its name comes from underground hot springs which filter up through the sand between the high and low water tidal reaches. The beach is a popular destination both for locals and tourists visiting New Zealand. Annual visitor numbers have been estimated at 700,000, making it one of the most popular geothermal attractions in the Waikato Region.
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8. Hobbiton Movie Set Hinuera
The Hobbiton Movie Set was a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film series. It is situated on a family run farm about 8 kilometres west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering a guided tour of the set.
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10. Mount Maunganui Summit Track Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, commonly known by locals as The Mount, is an extinct volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula and the town of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand. It is considered very important and tapu by the local Māori iwi, featuring extensively in local mythology. It is also of significant historical value. The summit is 232 metres above sea level. In recent years there have been several fires on the mountain, in turn triggering a number of replanting efforts. Since Mount Maunganui has been open to the general public it has become a popular location for many activities including scenic walks, jogging and even hang gliding.
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11. Mt Maunganui Main Beach Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui Māori pronunciation: [ˈmaʉŋaˌnʉi], locally is a major residential, commercial and industrial suburb of Tauranga, located on a peninsula to the north-east of Tauranga's city centre. It was an independent town from Tauranga until the completion of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge in 1988, which connects Mount Maunganui to Tauranga's central business district. Mount Maunganui is also the name of the large lava dome which was formed by the upwelling of rhyolite lava about two to three million years ago. It is officially known by its Māori name Mauao, but is colloquially known in New Zealand simply as The Mount.
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12. Whangamata Beach Whangamata
The town of Whangamata is sited on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres north of Waihi, to the north of the western extremity of the Bay of Plenty. The population of Whangamata was 3471 in the 2013 Census, a decrease of 84 from 3555 in the 2006 Census, and a decrease of 492 from 2001. In holiday times the population swells considerably: New Year's celebrations fill the town to over 25,000 though this falls soon after New Year's Day.A number of off-shore islands can be seen from the beach. Hauturu or Clark Island is accessible by wading at low tide and is popular in summer months for rock-pool fossickers and kayakers. Whenuakura, sometimes known as Donut Island, sits about a kilometre east of the southern part of Wha...
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TOP 10 places to visit Coromandel
The best places to visit in the Coromandel, New Zealand. There are plenty of things to do in the Coromandel and therefore, you will likely have to chose what you will do. Here, I share my 10 favourite places to visit and activities on this peninsula. Walking and hiking is a large part of the greatest activities here, but taking a boat or kayak is also a lot of fun!From well known places like Hot water beach to hidden gems like Donut Island.
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Things to Do in the Coromandel in 360 - New Zealand VR - Backpacker Guide New Zealand
See the awesome landscapes and activities of the Coromandel in 360 degrees in this VR video of the Coromandel in New Zealand!About this video:
Check out the Coromandel Peninsula in 360 degrees in this virtual reality slideshow. These are the landscapes, sights and things to do in the Coromandel in New Zealand presented in a 360 video of the Coromandel. Watch in 4K for the best results.
See Cathedral Cove in 360, the Muriwai Track, Fletcher Bay, Mercury Islands, Donut Island, Thames, Sleeping God Canyon, Waihi Beach and more captured with a VR camera.
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Visit The Coromandel, New Zealand
Your journey starts here Coromandel, good for your soul...renowned worldwide for iconic natural attractions, bush walks, cycling, coastal retreats and golden beaches The Coromandel is the perfect place to escape anytime of the year.The Coromandel is a year round visitor destination - Hidden Treasures series filmed in the middle of New Zealand winter 2012.
Hot Water Beach in 4K, The Coromandel, New Zealand must do
Hot Water Beach, The CoromandelWithin two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to the usually deserted Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can be seen digging their own spa pool in the sand and relaxing in the natural springs. Often rated as one of the world's most renowned beaches - this is one experience that should be on your bucket list. A truly unique Kiwi experience that every New Zealander should experience at least once in their lifetime!
The beach also boasts some great surf, cruisy cafés and art galleries and is only a 5 minute drive to another Coromandel ‘must do’ – Cathedral Cove.
An underground river of hot water flows from the interior of the earth to surface in the Pacific Ocean at Hot Water Beach – a long beautiful white beach located between Tairua and Whitianga. The stunning beach overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offshore Castle Island, with Pohutukawa lined cliffs at either end of the beach.
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to the usually deserted Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can been seen digging their own spa pool in the sand to lie back in and relax while the steam from their hot pool envelops them.
With the ebb and flow of the tide each individually created hot pool is washed away clearing the way for the next influx of visitors.
Filmed: January 7, 2018
Coromandel New Zealand for Your Soul
The Coromandel is where Kiwis go on holiday. Renowned worldwide for its natural beauty - misty rainforests and pristine golden beaches, the Coromandel is blessed with hundreds of natural hideaways, making it an ideal place to slow down, relax and unwind. Dig your own hot spa pool in the sand at Hot Water Beach, explore the Coromandel Forest Park, or cruise the islands by boat.Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World's largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at
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New Zealand: Auckland to Hahei
This is a time lapse video of our drive from our hotel in downtown Auckland to our beach cabin in Hahei. Hahei is on the Coromandel peninsula on the New Zealand North island. Hahei is the place to stay if you want a short hike to Cathedral Cove, or a short drive to Hot Water Beach
Exploring Coromandel, Hahei | NZ The Perfect Weekend - Breathtaking Views!
PLEASE WATCH IN HDWe went to Coromandel last weekend to go camping to unwind, relax and recover in nature with an amazing group of friends. We had heaps of fun exploring, swimming, paddle boarding sight seeing and camping. As well as camping in Hahei Holiday Resort was an amazing experience.
This is possibly my BEST VIDEO travel footage I have captured to date, thanks to my new drone and hand held gimbal stabilizer giving me the new perspective of aerial shots and steady smooth videos.
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Last Moments Of Summer | NEW ZEALAND
Winter is officially on its way here in New Zealand. So here's a look back at the last glimpses of sunshine I managed to squeeze in over my three months back home.Filming Locations: Auckland City, Tairua, Mount Paku, Hikuai Waterhole, Matapouri, Mermaid Pools, Kitekite Falls, Piha Beach, Lion's Rock, Piroa Falls, Whangarei Falls, Onamawa Falls, Hahei Beach and Laneway & Auckland City Limits festivals.
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COROMANDEL New Zealand Travel Guide. Free Self-Guided Tours (Highlights, Attractions, Events)
The top self-guided tour of Coromandel, New Zealand. Showing you the best attractions and how to navigate them. Check the links below for further information on how to better plan your journey.Be sure to Subscribe:
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City Description:
Coromandel is a coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for the Driving Creek Railway, a narrow-gauge train ride through mountain forests, past pottery sculptures. Powered by a huge waterwheel, the 1900s Coromandel Gold Stamper Battery still processes gold from rock. The town's gold mining history is chronicled at the Coromandel School of Mines and Historical Museum. From Coromandel Harbour, the Kauri Block Track leads up to an old Maori pa (fortress), with views over the town and offshore islands. The 309 Road runs south from town, past bushland and local farms. Along the road, the Chiltern Scenic Reserve offers trails and a picnic area. Farther south, the Waiau Falls pour over a rock face surrounded by dense vegetation. Nearby, a boardwalk leads into Kauri Grove, a cluster of huge native trees. Long Bay Beach is a popular spot for camping and swimming, and boats launch from Wyuna Bay.
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Oct–Apr is a common time to visit Coromandel, when the weather is typically mild and comfortable. Days can be warm during the height of summer (Jan–Feb). Winter (Jun–Aug) is cool, with some chilly lows. Rain is possible year-round. Illume: Coromandel Winter Festival of Light (Jun/Jul) sees the town’s main street lit up in a colourful display, with live music, art displays and street food.
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Best Beaches Of The Coromandel, New Zealand
The Coromandel Peninsula is a beautiful two hour drive from Auckland city and a popular holiday destination with kiwis. With over 400 kilometres of pristine coastline, it's the beaches that attracts many visitors to the area. To help you discover the best beaches of the Coromandel, we've put together a video of our top picks.Visit our My Guide New Zealand websites: