Coromandel adventures offer guided bus tours & shuttle

Coromandel Scenic Tours & Shuttles

Experience the real Coromandel with ‘Coromandel Adventures’ who will ensure your time in this stunning and historic part of New Zealand is an unforgettable one. We offer a wide range of great affordable and customisable tours around the Peninsula taking you to special destinations that allow you to spend a day fishing, walking, swimming, exploring or just relaxing. The Coromandel offers a fantastic combination of scenery from the rugged and magnificent to the sublime and serene.

Enjoy a taste of the Coromandel with one of our ‘Coromandel Explorer’ DAY TRIP options designed with you in mind and which will enable you to make the most of your time if you are heading to the region on the 360° Discovery Ferry for the day. We give you peace of mind, guaranteeing you will be back in time for your ferry departure.

Experience the real Coromandel with one of our FULL DAY TOURS for those planning a night or longer and who are keen to get out and explore …… we have something to suit everyone’s interests.

Coromandel Adventure’s Tour options:

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Express

Duration: – 8 hours ex Coromandel Town / 6 hours ex Whitianga

Price:NZD $115, NZD $70 per child

Difficulty: Moderate

You Need:Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, walking shoes, jacket, & camera

This is simply our most sought after tour, incorporating three of the most popular natural attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula. Enjoy the spectacular Cathedral Cove, the unique thermal mineral pools at Hot Water Beach and the delights of Te-Wanganui-A Hei Marine Reserve.

Departing from Coromandel Town to Coromandel’s most famous natural attractions Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach. Departure times are arranged around the low tide at Hot Water Beach so the self-dug thermal spas can be enjoyed to the fullest. Our schedule on this tour is very flexible so you can experience the joys of the area according to your own preferences.

Coromandel Coastal Walkway

Duration: One Day (9 – 10 hours)

Price:NZD $145, NZD $90 Child

Difficulty:Moderate

You Need:Walking shoes, warm clothes, wet weather gear, sunscreen, camera, water, insect repellent, picnic lunch/snacks. Recommended minimum 2 people for safety.

This famous 3-4 hour walk links the East and West coast roads together along a bridle path used for centuries by the Maori and European settlers.
With Coromandel Advenutures the Coastal Walkway starts at Stony Bay and travels westwards, so the walk begins well and the vistas continue to expand throughout the day.

The track climbs gradually through native forest with beautiful glimpses of the coastline on the way to the lookout. From here the tree canopy opens to the coastal clifftops and spellbindng views to great Barrier Island. The final stage is a picturesque downhill stroll through coastal farmland to Fletcher Bay where everyone enjoys the refreshments at the end of their walk!

Northern Escape Sunset Tour

Duration: 1 Day

Price: NZD $90 Adult, NZD $55Child

Difficulty: Easy – Moderate

You Need: Clothing suitable for the conditions, jacket, walking shoes, snacks/water. Make certain your camera is fully charged – you’re going to need it!

An afternoon journey with sensational evening light and very often a stunning sunset to finish. This tour starts well and gets better with every turn in the road, travelling along a majestic granite coast, clad in Pohutukawa, to the very tip of the Peninsula with views to Great Barrier.

After a stop at the unique Colville Store and charming Green Snapper Café in Colville where you can select some treats for the day, we will head north – the further we go the better it gets!

The Northern Escape Sunset Tour is a coastal road trip of prolonged beauty. Travel through majestic groves of ancient pohutukawa and on to Cape Colville at the very tip of the peninsula with spectacular remote coastlines and views to Great Barrier Island.

Coromandel Adventures – Hauraki Rail Trail

Duration: One day (8 – 9 hours)

Price: Adult: $165 Child: $120

Difficulty: Easy

You Need: Water, sun protection, sneakers, day pack, camera, cell phone, warm clothes, torch, jacket

Minimum 4 required

Custom cycle and/or walk & scenic tour packages available
Enjoy an adventure cycling on the Hauraki Rail Trail which includes the relaxed pace of the ride through the lush countryside of the Hauraki Plains towards Paeroa, or the Karangahake Gorge, rich in pioneering history with some of the best scenery of the region. This cycle trail is graded “easy” and with a variety of cafes along the way, plus cycle hire and shuttle transfers taken care of this has the promise of a totally enjoyable day.

Depart Coromandel Town and wind down the Pohutukawa fringed coastline as we head towards Thames and the start of the Hauraki Rail Trail. Our passionate local guides will get you safely down the narrow picturesque coast road to Hauraki Rail Trail office or the start of the trail if you have your own bike.

The Pinnacles

Duration: One Day (9-10 hours)

Price: Adult: Return-$189 Child: Return-$110

Difficulty: Moderate

Need: Food for the day, water, sun protection, hiking boots/shoes, day pack, camera, cell phone, warm clothes, torch

Rise to the challenge of The Pinnacles, a sensational walk into a forgotten world. This should be on your bucket list. History is everywhere – this is far more than just a stunning hike. Our guide will share the stories of this spectacular area as you climb up to be rewarded with 360” views of the entire Coromandel Peninsula and beyond.

Every day is a different story with one of our ‘Multi Day Packages’, which have been carefully created, so choose the one that suits you and we will customise it to make it uniquely yours!

N.B. Our luxury ‘Shuttle Services’ connect with the 360° Ferry schedule making it easy and affordable to get around the Coromandel and enabling travel between the Coromandel and Auckland when the 360° Discovery is on its winter timetable.

Coromandel Adventures Explorer Combos

New Chums Beach Explorer

Duration: 30 Minute walk

Price: NZD $50 Adult, NZD $35 Child

Difficulty: Moderate

You Need: Walking shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit/towel (optional), lunch/water & camera

If you’re coming to Coromandel, then experiencing the best of our local beaches is simply a must and the New Chums Beach Explorer tour is the way to see the best. Enjoy the fabulous Whangapoua Beach or take the 30 minute walk to the pristine New Chums Beach, rated Internationally among the top 20 wilderness beaches in the world.. You simply won’t believe that you can get here within three hours of departing from Auckland by ferry.

Cathedral Cove Scenic Explorer

Duration: 4 Hours

Price: NZD $105.00 Adult, NZD $75.00 Child * Ferry fare is not included

Difficulty:vEasy

You Need:vJacket, camera, water, sun-protection, lunch (optional)

This trip is a scenic feast – a superb option if you are on a short visit to Coromandel and want to see it all!

Departing Coromandel Town after you arrival on the ferry, head over the mountain range to the scenic beauty of the Eastern coastline. After arriving in Whitianga, join the friendly team on the Glass Bottom Boat for an exciting 1 hour scenic express cruise to Cathedral Cove. View the stunning volcanic coastline and highlights such as Shakespeare’s Cliff, Cook’s Beach Blowhole and the world famous Cathedral Cove.

The 309 Road Explorer

Duration: 1 Day

Price: NZD $80 Adult, NZD $50 Child, NZD

Difficulty: Easy

You Need: Clothing suitable for the conditions, Water, Camera.

Release the child from within and experience kiwi ingenuity at The Waterworks*. 5 acres filled with water powered contraptions, quirky attractions and fun. *Admission into The Waterworks is included.

Then …….. Step into the tranquility of the forest and enjoy an afternoon guided tour to one of Coromandel’s most majestic groves of giant Kauri. Our experienced local guides unfold the story of The Coromandel Kauri and the rich history of the area. Make you way through the naturally regenerating rainforest, along the well-formed track with foot bridges and boardwalks which take you right into the heart of this spectacular grove – a personal encounter which will leave you rejuvenated.

The Lost Spring Thermal Explorer

Duration: 4 Hours

Price:NZD $95.00 Adult
(360 Discovery Ferry fare not included)

Enjoy the superb views with a scenic drive over the mountain range, enjoying the magnificent vistas of Coromandel’s Eastern coastline. Entering the gates of The Lost Spring will transport you into a luxury wonderland. Then lie back and enjoy a one hour soak in thermal mineral waters, surrounded by a luscious sub-tropical paradise before returning to Coromandel in time to board the ferry back to Auckland.

With running waterfalls from pool to pool you can settle back and listen to the sounds of nature entwined with soothing Pacifica music. While you soak you can enjoy delicious cocktails and platters from the menu, served to you at the poolside. Refreshing filtered tap water is also available around each pool for your convenience.

Relax and feel rejuvenated at New Zealand’s luxury thermal resort! Departs Coromandel Town 11.30am – Returns 3.45pm