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We recommend the following places.
Coromandel
Relax at Coromandel
The Coromandel is where Kiwis go on holiday. Beautiful beaches, activities and attractions are waiting for you on this special place. Coromandel is the ideal place to slow down, relax and unwind. Dig your own spa pool in the sand of Hot Water Beach and relax.
Coromandel is also renowned wordwide for its natural beauty – misty rainforests and pristine golden beaches. Explore the walks and tracks and the Coromandel Forest Park.
Activities http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/?page_id=592
Attractions http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/?page_id=595
Beaches http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/?page_id=598
Walks & Tracks http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/?page_id=549
Arts & Crafts http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/?page_id=7
Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island is a world of its own
Great Barrier Island is a ‘world of its own’. Take a trip back in time to when roads were unsealed and drivers acknowledged one another. There are no banks, no traffic lights and just a few shops.
The absence of possums has allowed the plant life to flourish and Great Barrier Island also has an impressive variety of birds, many of which are threatened and endangered.
There is a variety of walking tracks from the short walk to visit a waterfall or some hot springs to the longer walk taking you to the highest most point of the island.
More information: http://www.thebarrier.co.nz
Kawau Island
Gardens and walks at Kawau Island
Kawau Island Historic Reserve was created to protect Mansion House, Sir George Grey’s former home, and the gardens and landscape he created, together with sites and relics from the historic copper industry. The reserve is a popular destination for visitors. The island is easily accessed by private boats, with a choice of safe anchorages in and close to Mansion House Bay.
Visitors to Kawau Island have a wide range of activities to enjoy. Explore the historic reserve using the network of tracks or visit Mansion House and its exotic gardens, established by one of New Zealand’s most influential and controversial political figures, Sir George Grey. The island was also the site of one of New Zealand’s earliest mining ventures.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recrea … c-reserve/
Historic Stony Batter
Stony Batter, at Waiheke’s eastern end, is renowned for its remarkable rock outcrops and extensive tunnels and gun sites dating back to World War II.
Allow 30 to 90 minutes to explore the fort. Bring a torch for the underground tunnels. Guided tours and information are available.
There is also a museum and information centre at Stony Batter.
Waiheke Island
Do the walks at Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is a taonga (treasure) with many special places. National reserves like those on Waiheke protect natural, historic and cultural heritage for all New Zealanders, and help safeguard the biodiversity of the planet.
Local and internationally renowned artists have chosen Waiheke as the base for their studios.
Walks
Opopo Bay (1 hour, 40 minutes return)
Hooks Bay (1 hour, 40 minutes return)
Matietie Walk – coastal walk
Waiheke Island has a great range of adventure activities catering to all tastes. No matter what time you’re on Waiheke there’s sure to be an event that appeals.
Wineries and Restaurants
Explore wineries that produce unique, high quality wines based on cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, cabernet franc and the recent move into chardonnay grape varieties.
Visit Restaurants and secret places you will never find without someone who knows the area and you will never reach without a boat.