10 TOP Things to Do in Coromandel Peninsula January 2026

Shakespeare Lookout featuring a beach and a bay or harbour

Coromandel Peninsula featuring a bay or harbour, tranquil scenes and a coastal town

Coromandel Peninsula featuring rocky coastline and a bay or harbour

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What to do in Coromandel Peninsula

Popular places to visit

Driving Creek Railway

Ride on a narrow gauge railway, check out the artistic pottery, marvel at the tunnels and bridges and take in the panoramic views of this Coromandel attraction.

Shakespeare Lookout which includes a sunset, rocky coastline and mountains

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand.

Mount Paku

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Paku during your travels in Tairua. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lost Spring Thermal Pools

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lost Spring Thermal Pools during your travels in Whitianga. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

The Pinnacles

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Pinnacles during your travels in Coromandel Forest Park. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Athenree Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Athenree Hot Springs during your travels to Waihi Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Thames Hospital

If Thames Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Thames.

Whangamata Marina

Explore the waterfront in Whangamata with a trip to Whangamata Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Hauraki Rail Trail Thames

You can take time to visit Hauraki Rail Trail Thames during your travels to Thames. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Explore areas of Coromandel Peninsula

Bowentown

Bowentown is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Waihi Beach and Anzac Bay.

Athenree

Though Athenree may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Athenree Hot Springs and Historical Athenree Homestead.

Preece Point

Though Preece Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Coromandel Historical Museum.

Te Rerenga

While there might not be top attractions in Te Rerenga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery and Whangapoua Beach.