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Sunny counter-culture paradise, with jungles,
mountains, and beaches, and arts and crafts center.

MERCURY BAY, WHERE CAPTAIN
COOK FIRST CLAIMED NEW ZEALAND
FOR BRITAIN'S KING GEORGE III.
Photo courtesy New Zealand Tourism

A WEDDING ON THE BEACH. THE COROMANDEL
IS AS MUCH A STYLE AS IT IS A PLACE.
                                                                                                   Photo © HOME AT FIRST

Discovering the Coromandel: Traditional home of indigenous Maori. One-time way station for whalers needing refit and resupply. Two coasts separated by steep mountains and dense rain forest. Final destination of rat race refugees. Arts and crafts inspired by environmental beauty, reflecting a unique lifestyle.

HOME AT FIRST'S TOP-QUALITY COROMANDEL INN
OFFERS COMFORTABLE LODGING,
CONVENIENT TOURING LOCATION,
AND EXCELLENT HOSTING.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

VISIT COROMANDEL'S HOT WATER BEACH
AT LOW TIDE. DIG YOUR OWN HOT TUB IN
THE SAND, FED BY OFFSHORE HOT SPRINGS!
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

Getting around the Coromandel: Use of a rental car is essential here. The roads are narrow, winding, slow, and scenic, and, most often, not heavily trafficked.

COROMANDEL TOWN IS A SLEEPY FRONTIER VILLAGE
ON THE PENINSULA'S "WEST COAST", AND A FINE PLACE
TO SHOP FOR LOCALLY PRODUCED ART AND CRAFTS.
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11TH TEE, THE DUNES GOLF
RESORT, MATARANGI,
COROMANDEL, DESIGNED BY
NEW ZEALAND'S GOLFING
GREAT, SIR BOB CHARLES.
                                        Photo © HOME AT FIRST

Attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula:
Hunting for arts and crafts, hiking in rain forest
covered mountains or along the Coromandel Coast Walkway, ocean cruises, riding a mini-railway, horseback riding, swimming, and playing golf on a seaside resort course designed by the great Sir Bob Charles.