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COROMANDEL INN—COMMANDING SWEEPING SEA VIEWS
THE WELCOME: A husband/wife team owns and operates the inn and its restaurant. The hostess has Maori heritage and welcomes guests’ interest in New Zealand’s native Maori culture. The host is an expert in the Coromandel Peninsula, and is eager to help guests get the most out of their exploration of this unique New Zealand region. KNOWLEDGABLE, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY OWNER/HOSTS
COROMANDEL'S SCENIC
WEST COAST ALONG THE FIRTH OF THAMES
THE OFFER: You can include a visit at the Coromandel Inn as part of a
custom-designed New Zealand trip built just for you. Design the New Zealand trip of your
dreams with Home at First’s help. See the following web pages for more information: THE
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THE ACCOMMODATIONS: Built halfway up a steep
hillside of native bush, Home at First’s Coromandel Inn features a commanding,
western facing view of the broad Firth of Thames. The Mediterranean-style lodge is
furnished with hand-crafted furniture of native New Zealand woods. The inn offers four
well-appointed ground-floor rooms with picture window views of the firth—the bay of
the Hauraki Gulf that separates the Coromandel Peninsula from the main spine of the North
Island of New Zealand. Rooms have excellent beds and large en suite bathrooms with
showers, coffee/tea making facilities, TV, ceiling fans, electric blankets and winter
heating, and views for the cool months. Upstairs from the ground floor guest rooms are the
inn’s common rooms: a spacious lounge and patio with TV, VCR, stereo, library, open
fireplace, 
bar
service and grand views of the sea and hills. Delicious breakfasts (included in the
price) are served every day in the cheery upstairs breakfast room (also with a view of the
firth) or (weather permitting) outdoors on the second floor terrace. Lunches (extra cost
option) may ordered in advance or on-site. Guests may also pre-reserve dinner
(6:30-8:00PM) at the inn’s licensed restaurant which features an á la carte menu
that includes New Zealand Lamb, Beef, Coromandel seafood, and a variety of appetizers and
desserts and a list of quality New Zealand wines.
THE SETTING: Built on an historic Maori
pa site (fortified place), the inn is surrounded by native bush rich in Maori history. The
nearest village is along the coast road below the inn. There is a village store, and a
lovely stretch of public bathing beach. Two of the peninsula’s principal towns are
within 20 minutes of the inn.
THE LOCATION & POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES: Home at First's Coromandel Inn is an
ideal location to base your stay while exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Not far from
the inn are opportunities for day hikes, gardens to visit, local arts & crafts
shopping, a fascinating tourist railway, local museums, boutique wineries, salt water
beaches, and fishing on the firth. Crossing the mountainous spine of the peninsula is a
challenging, scenic drive that provides sweeping views of both coasts. Once on the eastern
side of the divide you quickly descend to the rugged Pacific coast. Here you will find
more interesting towns and villages and numerous swimming beaches and coves, including the
unique Hot Water Beach where at low tide you can dig a hot tub in the sand that quickly
fills from underground thermal springs. The best golf on the peninsula is also on the
Pacific coast: The Dunes Golf Resort on Matarangi Beach near Whitianga.
HOT WATER BEACH ON THE PACIFIC COAST