Jo’s guidebook to The Coromandel

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Jo’s guidebook to The Coromandel

Sightseeing

Our recommendations for places to visit while you stay with us.
Long bay is only a 5 min drive from Greenhills Rest. It offers a wonderful beach to walk along or swim in the crystal clear waters. Take a walk around to Tucks Bay and onto the Kauri Grove track and marvel at the native Kauri at different stages of growth. Please ask me for more information on each walk, and if you want, I can take you on a guided tour.
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Long Bay
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Long bay is only a 5 min drive from Greenhills Rest. It offers a wonderful beach to walk along or swim in the crystal clear waters. Take a walk around to Tucks Bay and onto the Kauri Grove track and marvel at the native Kauri at different stages of growth. Please ask me for more information on each walk, and if you want, I can take you on a guided tour.
Driving Creek Railway and Pottery is only a 5 min car ride from Greenhills Drive. Enjoy a scenic one hour return train ride on this world-class mountain railway. Travel through regenerating and replanted native Kauri forest with unique pottery sculptures and tile murals lining the track. The railway includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large bridges taking you to the top of the hill. The 'Eyefull Tower' lookout building gives spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf & Islands. Your driver will tell the story of the man who originally built the railway to bring clay to the potteries and wood to the kilns. Pottery, souvenirs and books for sale. Exceptional outdoor art works on display and ask to visit the predator free wildlife sanctuary. Suitable for all ages and weather conditions.
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Driving Creek
380 Driving Creek Rd
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Driving Creek Railway and Pottery is only a 5 min car ride from Greenhills Drive. Enjoy a scenic one hour return train ride on this world-class mountain railway. Travel through regenerating and replanted native Kauri forest with unique pottery sculptures and tile murals lining the track. The railway includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large bridges taking you to the top of the hill. The 'Eyefull Tower' lookout building gives spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf & Islands. Your driver will tell the story of the man who originally built the railway to bring clay to the potteries and wood to the kilns. Pottery, souvenirs and books for sale. Exceptional outdoor art works on display and ask to visit the predator free wildlife sanctuary. Suitable for all ages and weather conditions.
The 309 Road is a gravel road which takes you on a journey through dense bushland with spectacular views as you follow alongside the river. As you progress through the 309 road there are a number of sites to stop off at along the way. The road is just 22 km long and connects the East and West side of the peninsula together . . . . known as the alternative Coromandel/Whitianga road. You will see: Stu's wild pigs - Famous throughout the region, Stu lives 3km 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. The Waterworks: With over 70% of all materials used at the Waterworks being recycled, re-used or reinvented - this truly is the quirkiest Theme Park in New Zealand! Ideal for all ages, this theme park shows off kiwi ingenuity at its best and truly has some great attractions to marvel at and interact with. Parking available for cars and large coach parties. Open 7 days - with cafe facilities and outdoor picnic area with public BBQ and a swimming hole to cool off in throughout the hot summer months - it's the perfect place to spend one/two/three . . .hours! The Kauri Grove: 7.9km along the 309 Road, the Kauri Grove is a wonderful place to visit. This spectacular group of Kauri trees feature 13 massive specimens and twin Kauri all viewed up close and personal. The 10 minute easy walking track starts on the opposite side of the road at the car park. It takes you through lush forest to the Kauri trees on a well formed gravel track with footbridges and board walks around the trees and in places along the track. Approx 15 minutes return
The 309 Road
The 309 Road
The 309 Road is a gravel road which takes you on a journey through dense bushland with spectacular views as you follow alongside the river. As you progress through the 309 road there are a number of sites to stop off at along the way. The road is just 22 km long and connects the East and West side of the peninsula together . . . . known as the alternative Coromandel/Whitianga road. You will see: Stu's wild pigs - Famous throughout the region, Stu lives 3km 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. The Waterworks: With over 70% of all materials used at the Waterworks being recycled, re-used or reinvented - this truly is the quirkiest Theme Park in New Zealand! Ideal for all ages, this theme park shows off kiwi ingenuity at its best and truly has some great attractions to marvel at and interact with. Parking available for cars and large coach parties. Open 7 days - with cafe facilities and outdoor picnic area with public BBQ and a swimming hole to cool off in throughout the hot summer months - it's the perfect place to spend one/two/three . . .hours! The Kauri Grove: 7.9km along the 309 Road, the Kauri Grove is a wonderful place to visit. This spectacular group of Kauri trees feature 13 massive specimens and twin Kauri all viewed up close and personal. The 10 minute easy walking track starts on the opposite side of the road at the car park. It takes you through lush forest to the Kauri trees on a well formed gravel track with footbridges and board walks around the trees and in places along the track. Approx 15 minutes return
Hot Water Beach is just over an hour away from here ( depending on how many stops you have on the way to take in the scenery) and is a Must Do for the unique experience of digging your own natural spa pool. This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. The hot springs are only accessible two hours each side of low tide, with an opportunity to dig your own spa. We have a spade available for you to use.
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Hot Water Beach
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Hot Water Beach is just over an hour away from here ( depending on how many stops you have on the way to take in the scenery) and is a Must Do for the unique experience of digging your own natural spa pool. This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. The hot springs are only accessible two hours each side of low tide, with an opportunity to dig your own spa. We have a spade available for you to use.
Cathedral Cove Accessible only on foot, boat or kayak, our famous Cathedral Cove is one of the “must visit” sites on The Coromandel. There are several scenic tracks on land adjacent to the reserve, including the 2hr return walk to Cathedral Cove track, which gives access to Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and Cathedral Cove.
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
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Cathedral Cove Accessible only on foot, boat or kayak, our famous Cathedral Cove is one of the “must visit” sites on The Coromandel. There are several scenic tracks on land adjacent to the reserve, including the 2hr return walk to Cathedral Cove track, which gives access to Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and Cathedral Cove.

Food scene

We are spoilt for choice for eateries in Coromandel. The Pepper Tree Restaurant won't disappoint. Majestically situated in the heart of Coromandel Township, the Pepper Tree offers a unique dining experience rich in Coromandel history. Enjoy the sun-soaked courtyard and shaded verandas over summer and cosy dining next to an open fire during winter.
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Pepper Tree Restaurant and Bar
31 Kapanga Rd
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We are spoilt for choice for eateries in Coromandel. The Pepper Tree Restaurant won't disappoint. Majestically situated in the heart of Coromandel Township, the Pepper Tree offers a unique dining experience rich in Coromandel history. Enjoy the sun-soaked courtyard and shaded verandas over summer and cosy dining next to an open fire during winter.
Umu literally means a Maori oven consisting of a hollow in the earth in which food is cooked on heated stones. But this Umu is a classy cafe including pizza, counter food (tarts and quiches ), superb coffee and tummy-taming breakfasts.
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UMU Restaurant and Cafe
22 Wharf Rd
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Umu literally means a Maori oven consisting of a hollow in the earth in which food is cooked on heated stones. But this Umu is a classy cafe including pizza, counter food (tarts and quiches ), superb coffee and tummy-taming breakfasts.
This historic building with walls of history will keep you fascinated and intrigued with a warm glowing fire in the winter and a refreshing cool breeze in the summer. They serve cocktails, quality wines & spirits, the full range of New Zealand’s premium Monteiths on tap + more. On Sundays they offer$10 pizza's and 4 beers for $20 !!!
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Star and Garter Hotel
5 Kapanga Rd
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This historic building with walls of history will keep you fascinated and intrigued with a warm glowing fire in the winter and a refreshing cool breeze in the summer. They serve cocktails, quality wines & spirits, the full range of New Zealand’s premium Monteiths on tap + more. On Sundays they offer$10 pizza's and 4 beers for $20 !!!