As many areas are remote and secluded, you may wish to take a tour so you can focus on looking out of the window instead of keeping your eyes on the road! The 309 Road and roads north of Colville are all gravel (unsealed) - and although they are well maintained,
you might find that your hire car company excludes you from travelling on them . . .
"We have a wide selection of shuttles and guided tours to show you around so all you have to worry about is where you put your camera!"
Here at the i-SITE we can work with you to create an itinerary which works around your time frame and preferences. Contact us here
you might find that your hire car company excludes you from travelling on them . . .
"We have a wide selection of shuttles and guided tours to show you around so all you have to worry about is where you put your camera!"
Here at the i-SITE we can work with you to create an itinerary which works around your time frame and preferences. Contact us here
Coromandel Discovery - Enquire
Taking you up the magnificent pohutukawa fringed coastal road to the remote and rugged northern Coromandel, Coromandel Discovery picks you up from your accommodation at 8.30 in the morning. There is a full commentary on the Maori and European history, geology and ecology and the views are breathtaking! You then embark on a 10km (3-4 hour) walk, and are met with refreshments and taken back to Coromandel Town. Just a magic day!Full day tour - 8.30 - 5pm (approx.)
Minimum price $220, 3 or more adults $95 each, school-age children $65, under 5 years free.) An alternative to the Coastal Walkway is the Muriwai Walk at Port Jackson, a 3km (1 hour) walk on a formed track down the ridgeline to Cape Colville, and along the glorious Port Jackson beach. (Reduced prices may apply) Contact: 07-866-8175 www.coromandeldiscovery.co.nz or contact the i-SITE Team to help plan your tour 07-866-8598
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This tour takes you to the heart of the remote Northern Coromandel. You will walk on beautiful beaches, see local arts and crafts, and visit the Mahamudra Buddhist Centre. In Colville you have the chance to explore one of the last co-operative General Stores in New Zealand - and probably the most photographed! - and visit the Green Snapper Cafe for scrumptious food and coffee.
This tour can fit in with return same-day ferry sailings from Auckland. (Minimum $120, for 3 or more adults $45 each, school-age children $30, under 5 years free.) Contact: 07-866-6669 or contact the i-SITE Team to help plan your tour 07-866-8598 Website: http://www.kahaiatours.co.nz/
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Go Girls - Enquire
A shuttle service available for private hire or running tours in and around Coromandel and Northern Coromandel A 3-4 hour tour, can fit in with return ferry sailing. From Coromandel, visit Colville village and the Green Snapper Cafe, then over the range and take a stroll along the isolated Waikawau Beach. Visit gorgeous Little Bay, then cruise through Forest Park with regenerating kauri trees to Tuateawa. Look out at Great Mercury Island and Matarangi. You then travel through Kennedy Bay and over the historic Tokatea Range back to Coromandel Town. There are breathtaking views! You can also add on a trip on the Driving Creek Railway if you have time (own cost), or a short tour of the beautiful Harataunga Marae, (48hrs notice required) and 'koha'/donation to marae.For full details - 07 866 7241 (leave message)(Minimum price $120, 3 or more adults $45 each, school-age children $30, under 5 years free, plus additional costs as above may apply.
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Coromandel Adventures - Enquire
Coromandel Adventures is a dynamic transport company based in historic Coromandel Town operating buses, shuttles, tours and airport transfers. Specialising in delivering the best of the Coromandel by providing versatile transport solutions and activity packages. Coromandel Adventures willingness to host any sized groups and customise tours to suit, ensures a personal and enjoyable experience for everyone. Whether you choose to explore the prolonged beauty and remote landscapes of the Northern Coromandel, with it's DOC camps, coastal walks and spectacular scenery, or wish to experience the highlights of Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, this is an amazing area you simply must see and experience. Let us do the driving, so you can relax, enjoy the scenery and arrive at your destination safely.
As the Coromandel managers and agents for the 360 Discovery Auckland-Coromandel Ferry service, Coromandel Adventures provides a comprehensive range of packages and tours that fit in with the ferry schedule.
Two of the most popular day trips:
Beach Express - Coromandel Adventure's Big Day Out over to the eastern coast to Hahei, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. We have spades available, so you can enjoy the thermal delights on offer and sink into your very own beach spa! This trip provides the opportunities to participate in a selection of the activities on offer such as Cathedral Cove Kayaking, the Glass Bottom Boat, local vineyards, walks, local arts and thermal pools. Most popular day trip!
Northern Escape - A coastal road trip through majestic groves of ancient Pohutukawa and on to Cape Colville at the very tip of the peninsula with it's spectacular remote coastlines and views to Great Barrier Island. Enjoy relaxing with a picnic and refreshments, a swim at Fletcher Bay or walk the Muriwai Track at the very tip of the peninsula to the historic pa site and down to Port Jackson. Highly recommended!
Bookings Essential / Contact: 0800 GO CORO (0800 46 26 76) / Email: info@coromandeladventures.co.nz / www.coromandeladventures.co.nz
As the Coromandel managers and agents for the 360 Discovery Auckland-Coromandel Ferry service, Coromandel Adventures provides a comprehensive range of packages and tours that fit in with the ferry schedule.
Two of the most popular day trips:
Beach Express - Coromandel Adventure's Big Day Out over to the eastern coast to Hahei, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. We have spades available, so you can enjoy the thermal delights on offer and sink into your very own beach spa! This trip provides the opportunities to participate in a selection of the activities on offer such as Cathedral Cove Kayaking, the Glass Bottom Boat, local vineyards, walks, local arts and thermal pools. Most popular day trip!
Northern Escape - A coastal road trip through majestic groves of ancient Pohutukawa and on to Cape Colville at the very tip of the peninsula with it's spectacular remote coastlines and views to Great Barrier Island. Enjoy relaxing with a picnic and refreshments, a swim at Fletcher Bay or walk the Muriwai Track at the very tip of the peninsula to the historic pa site and down to Port Jackson. Highly recommended!
Bookings Essential / Contact: 0800 GO CORO (0800 46 26 76) / Email: info@coromandeladventures.co.nz / www.coromandeladventures.co.nz
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Coromandel Helicopters - Enquire
See the Coromandel in all its glory . . . by Helicopter for an experience you will never forget! Choose from a range of flight options: Luxury Scenic Flights, Adventure Flights, Heli Sport, Heli Fishing and much more.
Contact:
Jeremy Mitchell Base Pilot / Instructor Mobile 027 4672643 / Email info@coromandelhelicopters.co.nz
Shamus Howard Director, Flight Instructor/Examiner / Mobile 027 2427837 / Email showard@xtra.co.nz
http://www.coromandelhelicopters.co.nz/
Contact:
Jeremy Mitchell Base Pilot / Instructor Mobile 027 4672643 / Email info@coromandelhelicopters.co.nz
Shamus Howard Director, Flight Instructor/Examiner / Mobile 027 2427837 / Email showard@xtra.co.nz
http://www.coromandelhelicopters.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.
Stargazers Astronomy Tours - Enquire
STARLIGHT EXPRESS TOUR
(¾-1 hour duration) A short introduction to the southern night sky. Learn to identify a constellation with our green laser pointer and view 2 beautiful celestial objects using the professional 14" Celestron CGE Pro 1400XLT telescope in the rotating dome. GALAXY GAZER TOUR (1-1½ hour duration) This provides a comprehensive introduction to our beautiful southern night sky. Commencing on the spacious elevated observation deck you will learn to recognise several constellations with our green laser pointer and how the stars and planets move using the walk-in Pipehenge observing frame. You will then move on to the professional 14" Celestron CGE Pro 1400XLT telescope in the rotating dome to view a range of objects including the moon, stars, planets and galaxies depending on availability on the night of your visit. Children can operate the dome rotation to give us a clear view of the sky. DAYTIME SOLAR OBSERVING TOUR View the Sun with it's ever changing sunspots and flares using our special H-alpha telescope. The Moon, bright stars and some planets may also be visible during the daytime. Location: 392 STATE HWY 25 R.D.2 KUAOTUNU WHITIANGA 3592 ph. 64.7.866.5343 fa. 64.7.866.5343 E-mail info@stargazersbb.com Other Links: Bed & Breakfast Accommodation | Aotearoa Tours - Enquire
Based in Whitianga, Aotearoa Tours offer a wide range of scenic day trips throughout the peninsula. Tailor made tours also available on request. Relax, sit back and fall in love with the Coromandel Scenery.
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Colville Guiding Services (Walks)
Are you interested in the Biodiversity in
the Coromandel ? Do you love seeing and hearing the calls of our native forest birds ? Want to see first hand some of the forest restoration work being done? Don’t feel confident enough to enter an unfamiliar forest and would like a guide? Would you like to do a hike that isn’t a “public motorway”? Contact Nathan on 021 268 4448 www.colvilleguiding.co.nz | Colville Guiding Services (Fishing)
Have you gone fishing on the Coromandel and just don’t seem to be able to find a feed? Just visiting and would like to catch a Snapper, Kahawai or Kingfish for dinner, but don’t know where, when and how?
Haven’t fished before? No problems, like most things, a bit of practice and a few tips and you’ll be off.Your guide Nathan McCauley has years of experience, both as a commercial fisher, as well as a keen recreational one.He has fished around Colville Bay area for over 18 years and has over 7 years experience as a trek guide in the area. Whether it’s from your boat or off the shore, he can assist you to break the fish drought. Contact Nathan on 021 268 4448 www.colvilleguiding.co.nz |
Anglers Lodge Eco Tours - Enquire
Take a trip on 'Anglers Lodge' around the many islands that comprise the Motukawao Group. Experience aquaculture with a visit to the mussel farms. Sight some of the many sea birds in the area with a visit to the gannet colonies or perhaps a penguin or three. Dolphins are also regular inhabitants of the area as are whales and orca, however these tend to be seasonal.
1446 Colville Road, Amodeo Bay Ph 07 866 8584 Fax 07 866 7352
email: info@anglers.co.nz www.anglers.co.nz
1446 Colville Road, Amodeo Bay Ph 07 866 8584 Fax 07 866 7352
email: info@anglers.co.nz www.anglers.co.nz
