Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lost Spring
SPA
(
www.thelostspring.co.nz
;
121a Cook Dr; per hr/day $35/60; 11am-6pm Sun-Fri, to 8pm Sat)
This expensive but intriguing Disney-meets-Rotorua thermal complex comprises a series
of hot pools in a lush junglelike setting, complete with an erupting volcano. Children un-
der 14 aren't permitted, leaving the grown-ups to marinate themselves in tropical tran-
quility, cocktail in hand. There's also a day spa and cafe.
Dive Zone
DIVING
( 07-867 1580;
www.divethecoromandel.co.nz
;
7 Blacksmith Lane; trips $150-225)
Shore, kayak
and boat dives.
Twin Oaks Riding Ranch
HORSE RIDING
( 07-866 5388;
www.twinoaksridingranch.co.nz
; 927 Kuaotunu-Wharekaho Rd; 2hr trek $60)
Trek over farmland and through bush on horseback, 9km north of Whitianga.
Highzone
ROPES COURSE
( 07-866 2113;
www.highzone.co.nz
; 49 Kaimarama Rd; activities $10-70)
Hit the ropes for
high adventure, including a trapeze leap, high swing and flying fox. It's located 7km
south of Whitianga, just off the main road. Call for opening hours.
The Bike Man
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 07-866 0745; thebikeman@xtra.co.nz; 16 Coghill St; per day $25; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm
Sat)
Rent a bike to take across on the ferry and journey to Hahei and Hot Water Beach.
Windborne
SAILING
( 027 475 2411;
www.windborne.co.nz
;
day sail $95)
Day sails in a 19m 1928 schooner from
December to April, and also departures to the Mercury Islands ($150) in February and
March.
Tours
There are a baffling number of tours to
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
, where
you'll see interesting rock formations and, if you're lucky, dolphins, fur seals, penguins
and orcas. Some are straight-out cruises while others offer optional swims and snorkels.
