Activities
There’s so much to do, you may never want to leave.
Shakespeare Cliff Walk
A ferry ride and coastal walk that showcase the beauty and character of Mercury Bay.
Events in Coromandel/Whitianga
There are lots of great events taking place on the Coromandel.
Waiau Falls & The 309 Experience
The 309 Road is a 22-kilometre gravel road between the towns of Whitianga and Coromandel.
Cathedral Cove & Hahei Beach
Cathedral Cove is only accessible on foot, by boat, or by kayak. Cathedral Cove is a “must-visit” site.
Kūaotunu - Otama Beach - Opito Bay
The Coromandel offers some stunning scenic drives and this is certainly one of them. Take the highway 25 towards Kuaotunu, turn right into the village, past the shops and up the steep road Black Jack Road towards Otama Beach. This gives you some fantastic shots of the coastline.
New Chums Beach
New Chums Beach – voted as one of the world’s top 10 beaches – is only 40 minutes by car from ON THE POINT. This protected beach has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping – it is a jewel in New Zealand’s coastal crown.
The Lost Spring
The Lost Spring offers a Pacific Island themed luxury natural hot springs with poolside service from its top quality onsite Restaurant and Cafe. You can soak your way to relaxation in 100% natural mineral waters. The spring water baths range cool 32 degrees to a toasty 40 degrees.
Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is just 35 minutes away by car – a must-do experience while you are staying on the Coromandel. Here, an underground river of hot water flows from the interior of the earth to surface in the Pacific Ocean – a long beautiful white beach located between Tairua and Whitianga.