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Less than 2 hours drive and also accessible by ferry
from Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula is a popular place for holidaying.
Featuring large natural forests and idyllic white sand beaches, there are
endless activities and sight seeing possibilities to occupy visitors. The
native bush features kauri and other giant trees and some historic kauri log
dams, especially in the Kauaeranga Valley hiking area. There are a number
of hiking options to suit all levels and also some points of interest such as a
Water Garden and a mountain tramway. The west coast of the peninsula is
popular with fishers and boaties and the east has some absolutely magical
beaches, including several accessible only through natural tunnels. They
can be visited by car, boat or sea kayak. Surfing and diving are options
in this area also, and no one should leave Coromandel until they have enjoyed a
thermal bath in the sand at Hot Water Beach.
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