nick777 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi all, i'm planning a long weekend trip to Coromandel. Is there anything that's definitely worth a visit? Any attractions/activities? Also I'm thinking to bring a small BBQ machine and hopefully gather some shellfish such as paua & etc and have a BBQ picnic, where would be the place to go please? Any comments would be helpful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Good luck finding legal Paua around there they are rarer than Rocking horse poop. Are you talking about Coromandel town or the whole Peninsular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 forget the paua 18kms north of Coromandel town is a beach called Waitete Bay really nice on a southerly or east Port Charles is well worth the drive to Sandy Bay if the winds are from the south west then stick to the dark side (eastern coromandel) all 3 resturants at Coro town are worth while although you are paying city prices. Water world, the gold stamper battery and the rail trip are all worth while in Coro town Where are you staying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick777 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 We don't know where we are staying yet, I thought it was a good idea to find out what to do first...the gold stamper battery sounds pretty interesting! and Water world!!!How's hot water beach? yea, maybe no paua, but what about other shellfish like pipi or mussel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 hot water beach, allow lots of time and take a spade and find out when the tides are. cathedral cove is just round corner and a nice walk over to there also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 All good places suggested. We loved our time up there a couple of years ago and never ran out of things to see and do. You have to do Driving Creek Railway, Waiau Waterworks and the Butterfly and Orchid Garden at Thames. We also enjoyed Rapaura Gardens and don't miss the Ngatea Water Gardens (not quite Coromandel but worth the stop). The Ngatea gardens have funny signs all the way through and very well set up displays. Kids love it (they love the waterworks too). I think it must be the only gardens in NZ with a pterodactyl nesting area! :lol: We hired a house for a week at Tairua and headed out in a different direction each day. Have a look at my Photobucket albums here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Visser Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Seem there is a lot to do hope you have a great time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 totally forgot about the Butterfly hot houses... a MUST do for sure BTW I have a bach at Waitete Bay... thats why I know the place Mussels... not worth collecting them as a $10 bag will fill you up. Plenty of Scallops but not yet in season and I do have a paua spot that has a few legals but thumb screws wont get that info from me. We take two per year as I dont think anyone else knows where they are. Yea, I know 2 isnt really worth it but it adds to New Years dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick777 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks a lot everyone!!! They all sound great!! Hopefully we can still get some accommodation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doch Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 come visit whitianga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick777 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 come visit whitianga We are going to spent a couple of days so probably will visit whitianga question, does the ferry to Purangi Rd carry cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doch Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 the ferry from whitianga to ferry landing only carrie's people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I remember Waitete Bay from over thirty years ago, really nice! There was somewhere near called "gemstone bay" I snorkled for hours. Lots of petrified wood rounded and polished in the water. Memories are great. Thanks for the blast from the past Barrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Im not familar with Gemstone bay so if you remember where it is, let me know please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Gemstone bay is on the walk part way down to Cathedral cove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 thanks for that Its on the dark side then Only been around there in a boat Is gemstone bay part of the reserve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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