Thames-Coromandel District

Waikato

A beach with a prominent rock formation and distant mountains.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a large rock formation, and boats.
A natural rock arch formation over a beach with calm waters and a distant rock formation.
A large rock formation on a beach with clear blue skies.
A beach with a large rock formation in the center, clear blue water, and a clear sky.

Popular cities in Thames-Coromandel District

A beach with tents, a surfboard, and a distant island.
Whangamata
Known for Spas, Relaxing and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the spas, gardens, and beaches in relaxing Whangamata.

Reasons to visit

  • Whangamata Beach
A coastal landscape with a turquoise bay, green hills, and scattered houses.
Coromandel
Known for Friendly people, Ports and Relaxing
This peninsular is known for its stunning beaches and coastline hikes, vineyards, gold mining history and New Zealand’s famous fresh green lipped mussels.

Reasons to visit

  • Driving Creek Railway
A beach with a large rock arch, two people standing near the arch, and a view of the ocean and greenery in the background.
Hahei
Known for Beaches, Friendly people and Cathedrals
Known for its legendary Cathedral Cove, white-sand beaches and abundant marine wildlife, this charming spot fills with visitors every summer.

Reasons to visit

  • Cathedral Cove
A beach with calm waves, a pink and blue sky, and rocky cliffs.
Cooks Beach
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Walking
Captain Cook landed in this community of beaches and awe-inspiring cliffs in 1769, setting up observations and naming Mercury Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
A cave opening to a beach with a prominent rock formation and calm waters.
Whitianga
Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking
Relaxing Whitianga is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, spas, and more.
A beach with calm waters, a sandy shore, and a hill with buildings in the background.
Pauanui
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Diving
Experience relaxing Pauanui: its beaches, diving, and more!

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