Hot Water Beach - photo © Dreamland Design
Cathedral Cove - photo © Dreamland Design
Whitianga Harbour - photo © Dreamland Design
Driving Creek Railway - photo © DC Railway
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Only 8 minutes drive away (15km) is the famous
Hot Water Beach. Listed in the "AA's" 101 Must-do
Weekends get digging and lounge in the thermally heated
salt water. For two hours either side of low tide at this
Coromandel beach, a solid sand dig will unearth hot spring
water to feed your very own beachside pool.
This is also a fabulous surf beach. So, while you relax you can watch your surfing buddies challenge the sea.
 www.hotwaterbeach.co.nz
By car Hahei 12 mintues drive (18km) and is
surely one of the most attractive places to be in New Zealand.
The offshore islands provide protection for the beaches
around Hahei. The waters offshore and the islands have been
incorporated as a marine park and offer some excellent diving.
Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, Te Whanganui-A-Hei, covers 9 square kilometres and is New Zealand's sixth marine reserve. It is administered by the Department of Conservation.
This site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands. Reefs of hard rock, soft sediments, intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants, crustacea, moluscs and fish.
www.hahei.co.nz
Whitianga is 20 minutes (21km) drive and is
the main shopping centre for the area. Main supermarket
and thriving busy coastal town with great restaurants, gift
and apparel shops, as well as the expanse of Buffalo beach.
A great sandy and very safe beach for children and families.
Take a trip on the Ferry over to Ferry Landing, chill out
at the Salt Bar or cruise the shops and cafes.
www.pinnaclefitness.co.nz
www.whitianga.co.nz
For a great day trip, visit Coromandel Town. Great for lunch and a wander along the beach. Some lovely shopping and try out the little railway “Driving Creek Railway“– good fun for the kids!
www.driving
creekrailway.co.nz
The Coroglen Tavern is a few
minutes drive (4km) and is a great country pub to visit
for lunch, evening meal or just a quiet handle.
The Coroglen Tavern has just been nominated as a finalist
for the "Best Country Hotel" and "Best Music
Entertainment Venue" by the Hospitality Association
of NZ. Look out to see if they win in October 08!
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