Coromandel Town and area

The Waterworks is located 15 minutes from Coromandel Town. This small village, population about 1000 is situated in the Coromandel region, three hours from Auckland by car, and an hour from Thames. It's a fun and friendly town with a remarkably vibrant arts and crafts community, music concerts, drama group, schools, cafés, and restaurants.

Coromandel Town has a small but excellent range of accommodation to choose from; motels, holiday parks, backpackers to intimate B&B's, and self contained holiday homes. Click here for accommodation contact details.

The village boasts great cafes, bars and restaurants.  

Activity options are diverse: visit some of the nearby beaches, go fishing for snapper or go on a seafood trail to sample local delicacies such as Pacific Oysters, green-lipped mussels and scallops.

Coromandel Town has a number of attractions not to be missed:

Driving Creek Railway

A local potter, Barry Brickell set up a narrow gauge railway to go up his steep property to bring back clay for his pots and firewood for his kiln. Over the years so many friends and visitors all wanted to go for a ride on his train that he had to start charging them. Now it has become a major attraction and a must do when visiting the Coromandel Town www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz

Gold Stamper Battery

Visit a restored gold stamper battery – a processing plant for gold ore. This facility provides a fascinating glimpse into local history.

Rapaura Water Gardens

Visit Rapaura Watergardens a wonderful garden set in native New Zealand bush with relaxing café serving delicious food. www.rapaurawatergardens.co.nz

Coromandel Discovery

Take a day tour along the 309 Road with local tour operators Coromandel Discovery to famous Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove OR go on their Coastal Walkway Tour a spectacular drive and walk at the top of the peninsula. www.coromandeldiscovery.co.nz.