Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand Self Drive Tour
8 Hours5 (0)Coromandel, New Zealand
Tour Details
Duration
8 Hours
Stops
59 stops
Language
English, French, German, Spanish
Offline
Available
GPS Guided
Yes
About This Tour
Drive New Zealand’s most scenic coastal highway from Thames to Waihi Beach—dig your own hot spa in the sand, explore working gold mines, and hike to world-famous Cathedral Cove.
This 280-kilometer self-guided tour takes you through 81 stops spanning 6-8 hours of driving (add 2-3 days for hikes and beach stops). Perfect for couples, families, and adventure seekers who want flexibility. Your GPS-enabled app guides you turn-by-turn with audio stories at each location—no data needed once downloaded.
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What You'll Experience
- Dig your own steaming geothermal spa at low tide on Hot Water Beach
- Hike through native bush to Cathedral Cove's iconic natural archway
- Kayak into Donut Island's secret volcanic lagoon through sea cave
- Ride quirky Driving Creek Railway to Eyefull Tower panoramic lookout
- Explore authentic gold mine tunnels at Thames Goldmine Experience
- Stand beneath 1,200-year-old Square Kauri with unusual angular trunk
- Trek to pristine New Chums Beach—world's most beautiful hidden gem
- Peer into massive Martha Mine pit—NZ's richest active goldmine
- Summit Mount Paku volcano for 360° views over twin harbor towns
- Cycle flat Hauraki Rail Trail through historic Karangahake Gorge
- Discover Waiau Falls' jade pool tucked in mossy forest off 309 Road
- Stargaze from Kūaotunu Beach—zero light pollution planetarium sky
- Ferry across Mercury Bay in NZ's oldest operating passenger ferry
- Wander Rapaura Watergardens' 64 acres of lily ponds and waterfalls
- Surf legendary four-kilometer Whangamatā Beach breaks year-round
- Watch NZ's only working stamper battery crush gold-bearing quartz
- Walk Pit Rim for jaw-dropping views into Waihi's giant gold crater
- Sample fresh Coromandel mussels and oysters straight from the water
- Explore Coromandel Town's Victorian gold rush architecture and cafés
- Drive dramatic coastal highway where waves high-five your car window
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand Self Drive Tour on our App
- 75+ narration points of popular locations in Coromandel Peninsula
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of the Thames School of Mines ($5.80)
- Entry fee of the The Thames Goldmine Experience ($14.56)
- Entry fee of the Rapaura Watergardens ($8.74)
- Entry fee of the Driving Creek Railway ($30.29)
Tour Stops
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Thames School of Mines
Burke Street Wharf
Thames Goldmine Experience
+56 more stops
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Tour Starting Point
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$9.99