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28 min drive west of Baileys at the Beach. Take one of our spades with you to dig your own little hot pool in the sand.

This Hosts Top 3 beaches! 30 min drive south from Baileys At The Beach, spectacular sandy beach. Take the water taxi to Cathedral Cove while your here.

This Host's number 1 top beach on the Coromandel! Just a short 35 minute drive north of Baileys At The Beach, discover the beautiful Whangapoua Beach with its long sandy beach that stretches 1.5km. Relax and enjoy the sun and surf or take the track at the northern end of the beach to explore New Chums Beach, voted in the top 10 beaches to visit in the world.

Why not beach hop from Whangapoua to New Chums to Matarangi. Stop for lunch at Luke's Kitchen in Kuaotuno then check out neighboring beaches of Otama and Opito.

Voted top 10 beaches to visit in the world. New Chums Beach with its white sandy beach and idyllic backdrop will have you feeling like you are on an isolated island. A 30-40 minute walk over rocks, through the saddle, into spectacular nikau forest, leading onto this little piece of paradise.

A 28min drive north before reaching Whangapoua.  Long sandy white Beach. Friendly local 4 Square store (mini supermarket), Pipers cafe, Matarangi Golf Club and Dunes Restaurant.

16 minute drive from Baileys At The Beach. Stop on your way back from beach hopping for a yummy ice cream at Kuaotunu Store or drop into Lukes Kitchen for lunch or dinner, best pizzas on the east coast.

While your here take a drive over to Otama Beach and Opito Bay. From Opito Bay walk the sheep track over to Crayfish Bay...worth the stunning views that await you.

40 minute drive north of Baileys At the Beach. A quaint little town with unique attractions, cafes and restaurants. Take a train ride through the forest at Driving Creek Railroad or for the more adventurous take a zipline through the trees.  For families, visit the Waterworks Park with all its fun and quirky activities. Stroll through the main street of Coromandel and visit the local arts stores. Dine at the Pepper Tree or Umu restaurants.

Take a short trip on the Whitianga passenger ferry across to Cooks Beach.

Ferry's run every 10 minutes - 

Summer hours: 7:30am - 7:25pm and 8:30pm - 9:25pm
Winter hours: 7:30am - 7:25pm and 8:30pm to 10:25pm

Or a 30min drive from Baileys At The Beach.

2 Hour tour time - Sit back and enjoy all the spectacular scenery over a 2 hour tour. Visit all the coastal highlights while learning about the area.

Cathedral Cove - Sea it by Sea. Visit one of the most iconic locations in the world. 

Glass Viewing - The ONLY tour where you can view through glass panels and view the sea life from the comfort of a boat.

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and receive 10% off!

CATHEDRAL COVE BOAT TOUR - CRUISE Approx. 2Hr.

An open soft riding boat providing unique photo opportunities while exploring the majestic landscape other boats can’t offer. Get up closer & see more, inside caves, blowholes & view marine life. Snorkel optional, mask & snorkel provided.

CATHEDRAL COVE BOAT TOUR - THRILLS Approx. 2Hr.

The only Cathedral Cove tour combining high speed thrills, excitement & small cave experiences other boats can’t offer. Providing unique photo opportunities while exploring the majestic landscape. Get up closer & see more, inside caves, blowholes & view marine life. Snorkel optional, mask & snorkel provided.

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and get 10% off!

Scenic boat tour showcasing Mercury Bay’s stunning coastal paradise, taking you from Whitianga down to Cathedral Cove and beyond. Explore beautiful beaches like Hahei and Lonely Bay, as well as the Te Whanganui a Hei Marine Reserve. You’ll see towering rock pinnacles, volcanic blow holes, abundant marine life, huge sea caves and of course, the world famous Cathedral Cove. Offering maximum comfort and sun protection on the tour and your safety is their number one priority. Ocean Leopard Tours departs daily from Whitianga and Ferry Landing, a 2minute drive from Baileys At The Beach.

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and save 10%!

The most eco-friendly boat tour to Cathedral Cove. Our fleet of catamarans offer a fun, relaxing experience, with plenty of room to kick back on spacious trampoline decks. Our boats are safe, stable and perfect for guests of any age. Enjoy the quiet. Soak up the spectacular scenery. Relax onboard or choose to swim or snorkel with the abundant sea life. Toilet and changing facilities onboard.

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and get 10% off!

Join local guides, Ash & Shona, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour can, allowing you to get closer and experience more.

Journey inside sea caves millions of years old, explore the untouched beauty of the Te Whanganui-O-Hei Marine Reserve and much more!

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and get 10% off!

Come by Boat from Hahei Beach and Snorkel the WORLD FAMOUS Cathedral Cove – if you cannot get there via the track come with us by boat for your snorkeling. We are the only dedicated Snorkeling Trip on the Coromandel. Situated at the base of Cathedral Cove and only 5 minutes to Hot Water Beach, Hahei offers Scuba Diving & Snorkeling trips both within the stunning Marine Reserve plus the outer islands, pinnacles and volcanic coastline outside of the Marine Reserve boundaries.

Ask the staff at Baileys At The Beach for a discount code and save 10%!

Relax in the Geo-Thermal Pools, be pampered in the tree top Day Spa or dine in our Restaurant, there are so many options at The Lost Spring, Whitianga

Experiences for Everyone

Discover a variety of Coromandel activities at Driving Creek, a top North Island attraction. We offer three unforgettable experiences in Coromandel, New Zealand:

• Mountain Railway Tour - Explore New Zealand’s only mountain railway, featuring bridges, tunnels, and spectacular ocean views, making it one of the top attractions and things to do in The Coromandel.
• Zipline Canopy Tour - Experience the thrill of our eight-zipline canopy tour, gliding above the treetops through native forest—a must-do Coromandel activity.
• Pottery Classes and Workshops - Join our creative wheel-throwing pottery classes and workshops. Whether you're a beginner or looking to fine-tune your skills, our pottery courses cover it all.

Visit our handcrafted pottery store and explore our unique wheel-thrown pottery. Each piece reflects the rich artistic heritage of Driving Creek, spanning over 50 years.

Welcome to the land of artefacts and crazy inventions!

More than a theme park, different from any activity place you’ve visited. Brilliant, curious and creative people built this place from scratch, and we proudly carry the title of being ‘the quirkiest place in New Zealand’!

Enjoy a fun day with heaps of creative Upcycled attractions, two swimming holes, jumping boards and a huge water slide. The Waterworks will make you feel like a kid and bring back those crazy moments of genuine laughter.