Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Little Farm
APARTMENTS $$$
( 07-866 8427;
www.thelittlefarmcoromandel.co.nz
; 750 Tiki Rd; r $115-130; )
Overlooking a
private wetland reserve at the rear of a fair-dinkum farm, these three comfortable units
offer plenty of peace and quiet. The largest has a full kitchen and superb sunset views.
Green House
B&B $$$
( 07-866 7303;
www.greenhousebandb.co.nz
; 505 Tiki Rd; r $160-170; )
Good old-fash-
ioned hospitality and smartly furnished rooms are on offer here. The downstairs room
opens onto the host's lounge, so it's worth paying $15 more for an upstairs room with a
view.
Coromandel Accommodation Solutions
ACCOMMODATION SERVICE $$$
( 07-866 8803;
www.accommodationcoromandel.co.nz
;
265 Kapanga Rd; unit & apt $120-250)
Booking service for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excel-
lent opportunity for coastal scenery. It also has two stylish apartments centrally located in
Coromandel Town.
Driving Creek Villas
COTTAGES $$$
$$$
( 07-866 7755;
www.drivingcreekvillas.com
;
21a Colville Rd; villa $325; )
This is the posh,
grown-up's choice - three spacious, self-contained, modern, wooden villas with plenty of
privacy. The Polynesian-influenced interior design is slick and the bush setting, complete
with bubbling creek, sublime.
Eating & Drinking
Driving Creek Cafe
VEGETARIAN $
(180 Driving Creek Rd; mains $9-16; 9.30am-5pm; )
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-
free, organic and fair-trade delights awaits at this funky mudbrick cafe. The food is beau-
tifully presented, fresh and healthy. Once sated, the kids can play in the sandpit while the
adults check their email.
The Chai Tea House
CAFE $
(
www.facebook.com/ChaiTeaHouse
;
24 Wharf Rd; snacks $6-12; 10am-5pm Tue-Sun; )
Welcoming cafe with a bohemian New Age bent serving up lots of organic, vegan and
vegetarian goodies. The outdoor garden is a very relaxing space, and is also used for oc-
casional live-music gigs.
