Coromandel & Waikato Travel Guides

Mangorewa Walking Track

Set within the Mangorewa Ecological Area, the Mangorewa Walking Track is a unique insight into Rotorua's transport history. The Tauranga...

Te Puna Quarry Park

Te Puna Quarry Park gives visitors a chance to view tranquil gardens in an amazing environment. Developed by volunteers, there's plenty to...

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

The Kaimai Range and the Mamaku Plateau make up the 45,000ha Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. The park separates the coastal Bay of Plenty and the...

Te Waihou Walkway

The Te Waihou Walkway ranges from easy walking to steeper areas in places with stiles and steps, with boardwalk/wobbly walks constructed through...

Kiwi House Otorohanga

The Kiwi House and Native Bird Park in Otorohanga, is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Zoological Society Inc. This is a non-profit...

Rotorua International Airport

Plans for Rotorua's International airports are currently going through various permit stages. Once approved trans-Tasman flights to Rotorua...

Waitonga Falls Track

Raglan's Ocean Beach

Raglan's Ocean Beach provides spectacular views of the Raglan Bar and is a wonderful picnic spot. Lifeguards patrol the western end of the...

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is not being developed in the manner of conventional botanical gardens. Instead, the concept is based on the relationship...

Pirongia Forest Park

The flat grasslands of the Waikato are interrupted only by the volcanic ridges and peaks of the Alexandra Volcanics. The volcanics follow a...

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

Between the towns of Paeroa and Waihi is Karangahake Gorge and Karangahake Historic Walkway. The walkway follows part of the old Paeroa to Waihi...

Ohinemutu

Aranui Cave

Aranui Cave is a magical, mystical place steeped in Maori myth and legend. Set in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, five minutes drive from the Waitomo...

Waitomo Caves

You won't be afraid of the dark in the Waitomo Caves, thanks to tiny natural lightbulbs (glow worms) who light the way through the labrynth of...

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Mokaihaha Walking Track

The track from the South Road carpark leads to Lake Rotohokahoka (20 minutes) and West Road (2 hours).

Ten minutes walk from the carpark...

Moondance Manor Gardens

Moondance Manor Gardens are extensively planted with abundant flower beds, a wealth of native and exotic mature trees, a large ornamental pond...

Hamilton International Airport

Hamilton International Airport is located 14kms out of the city, on Airport Road. This small international airport has daily national and...

Pureora Forest Park

Pureora forest was the site of one of NZ's most important conservation battles, in 1978, when protesters perched on platforms in the remaining...