Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(841 Rings Rd; adult/child $5/free; 10am-4pm daily mid-Dec-Jan, to 1pm Sat & Sun Feb-mid-
Dec)
Small museum with glimpses of pioneer life.
Activities
Driving Creek
Railway & Potteries
NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY
( 07-866 8703;
www.drivingcreekrailway.co.nz
; 380 Driving Creek Rd; adult/child $25/10;
10.15am & 2pm)
A lifelong labour of love for its conservationist owner, this unique
train runs up steep grades, across four trestle bridges, along two spirals and a double
switchback, and through two tunnels, finishing at the 'Eye-full Tower'. The hour-long
trip passes artworks and regenerating native forest - more than 17,000 natives have been
planted, including 9000 kauri. It's worth lingering for the video about the extraordinary
guy behind it all, well-known potter Barry Brickell. Booking ahead is recommended in
summer.
Coromandel Kayak Adventures
KAYAKING
( 07-866 7466;
www.kayakadventures.co.nz
)
Paddle-powered tours including half-day eco-
tours (from $150) and fishing trips (half-/full day $200/340).
Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris
FISHING
( 07-866 7667;
www.musselbargesafaris.co.nz
;
adult/child $50/25)
Fishing trips with a local
flavour and lots of laughs.
Tours
Tri Sail Charters
SAILING
( 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.
Coromandel Adventures
DRIVING TOUR
( 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.
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