Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Tri Sail Charters
( 0800 024 874;
www.trisailcharters.co.nz
; half-/full day $55/110)
Cruise the Coromandel Harbour with
your mates (minimum of four) on an 11.2m trimaran.
SAILING
Coromandel Adventures
( 07-866 7014;
www.coromandeladventures.co.nz
;
adult/child $25/15)
Various trips including a hop-on,
hop-off service around Coromandel Town and transfers to Whangapoua Beach.
DRIVING TOUR
Sleeping
Anchor Lodge
(
MOTEL, HOSTEL
$
07-866 7992;
www.anchorlodgecoromandel.co.nz
;
448 Wharf Rd; dm $26, r $55-75, units $165-350;
)
This upmarket backpacker-motel combo has its own gold mine, glowworm cave, heated
swimming pool and spa. The 2nd-floor units have harbour views.
Lion's Den
( 07-866 8157;
www.lionsdenhostel.co.nz
;
126 Te Tiki St; dm/r $27/62; )
Chill out to the hippy boho
vibe in this magical place. A tranquil garden with fish pond, fairy lights and wisteria, an
on-site massage therapist, and a relaxed collection of comfy rooms make for a soothing
stay.
HOSTEL
$
Coromandel Motel & Holiday Park
( 07-866 8830;
www.coromandelholidaypark.co
. nz; 636 Rings Rd; campsites from $44, units $65-210; )
Well-kept and welcoming, with nicely painted cabins and manicured lawns, this large park
includes the semi-separate Coromandel Town Backpackers. It gets busy in summer, so
book ahead. Also hires bikes ($20 per day).
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Tui Lodge
( 07-866 8237;
www.coromandeltuilodge.co.nz
;
60 Whangapoua Rd; campsites from $15, dm $28-31, r $70-90;
)
Pleasantly rural, this cheery backpackers has plenty of trees, free bikes, fruit (in sea-
son) and straight-up rooms. The pricier ones have en suites.
HOSTEL
$
Hush Boutique Accommodation
STUDIOS
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