The Waterworks
Far from the hustle and bustle of daily life lies The Waterworks, five acres of fun filled gardens set in the beautiful Coromandel bush. What you can expect? * 70+ individual attractions to look at, play on or interact with. * A large cafe offering covered outdoor and indoor seating. * 5 gas BBQ’s to use free of charge – great for parties or picnics. * Water canons, flying foxes, a human mouse wheel, natural swimming hole, an adventure park for little children, a 10m high water powered clock and much, much more! Open 9am – 6pm in summer November – April and from 10am – 4pm May – October. Children 3 & under FREE, discounted family passes and special rates for groups of 10 or more. 100% laugh out loud kiwi fun 471 The 309 Road Ph 07 866 7191 Fax 07 866 7191 email: info@thewaterworks.co.nz www.thewaterworks.co.nz | The Waterworks . . .
Voted Best Theme & Leisure Park in N.Z 2011 By Rankers: The Independent Traveler Award with an overall rating of 93% customer satisfaction and experience rating - for the SECOND year running! |
The Driving Creek Railway
A 1 hour round trip on NZ’s only narrow gauge mountain railway features superb views, magnificent engineering, unique art features and replanted native kauri forest.
Location: 380 Driving Creek Road Contact: 07 866 8703 Fax 07 866 8703 email: railway@drivingcreek.co.nz Website: www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz |
The Stamper Battery
Educational and insightful, Ashleys stamper battery tours showcase a 100 year old water powered wheel which powers the stamper battery - used in the Gold Mining days back in the 1900's. Fully functional, you will see Ashley start the battery up and marvel as you watch it begin to work! Pan for gold in the river and walk inside to see the geological display.
360 Buffalo Road, Coromandel Town Call 07-866-8758 www.coromandelstamperbattery.weebly.com | Stu's Wild Pigs
Famous throughout the region Stuart lives 3kms along the 309 Road. His place is home to over 100 wild pigs, peacocks and an assortment of other animals. In the 1930's there was a quarry and also a school house on his land. Take some food with you and feed the pigs . . . and don't forget your camera!
Location 7 km from Coromandel town - The 309 Road |
White Star Horse Treks
Colville Farm Holidays/White Star Station is on a 1,260 hectare sheep and cattle farm, 30 minutes drive north of Coromandel Town. With horse treks to suit any level of experience, it is a great way to enjoy the beautiful landscape and surrounds of the Northern Coromandel. Treks from 1hr , 1.5, 2, 3 and 5 hour treks. Walk, trot or canter along the grassy flats and up the hills. View the streams meandering through the valley with Mount Moehau in the distance. Ride amongst the grazing sheep and cattle. Ride through small areas of bush with many native and introduced birds. For more experienced riders, there are longer treks to a beach on the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. On the way you will get spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf islands. Your guides on all treks will provide commentary on the local history, geography, flora and fauna. 2140 Colville Road, RD4, Colville Ph 07 866 6820
email: whitestar@colville.org.nz www.colvillefarmholidays.co.nz |
Argo Tours
Explore hard to reach trails and see all of the beauty of the Coromandel. Argo Tours offer a variety of 8x8 all terrain adventures.
All tour options include minibus transport to and from Argo tour start point.
All tour options include minibus transport to and from Argo tour start point.
- 1 hour 8x8 Argo Tour through private farmland.
- 3 hour 8x8 Argo tour through private farmland, amazing gulf views, native bush, flora and fauna
- Sundowner Tour gives you a 2 hour 8x8 Argo tour through private farmland at that special time of day to see the sun go down.
