Coromandel & Waikato Natural Attractions

Mangorewa Walking Track

Set within the Mangorewa Ecological Area, the Mangorewa Walking Track is a unique insight into Rotorua's transport history. The Tauranga...

Te Waihou Walkway

The Te Waihou Walkway ranges from easy walking to steeper areas in places with stiles and steps, with boardwalk/wobbly walks constructed through...

Waitonga Falls Track

Raglan's Ocean Beach

Raglan's Ocean Beach provides spectacular views of the Raglan Bar and is a wonderful picnic spot. Lifeguards patrol the western end of the...

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

Between the towns of Paeroa and Waihi is Karangahake Gorge and Karangahake Historic Walkway. The walkway follows part of the old Paeroa to Waihi...

Ohinemutu

Aranui Cave

Aranui Cave is a magical, mystical place steeped in Maori myth and legend. Set in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, five minutes drive from the Waitomo...

Waitomo Caves

You won't be afraid of the dark in the Waitomo Caves, thanks to tiny natural lightbulbs (glow worms) who light the way through the labrynth of...

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Mokaihaha Walking Track

The track from the South Road carpark leads to Lake Rotohokahoka (20 minutes) and West Road (2 hours).

Ten minutes walk from the carpark...

Mauao

The mountain of Mt Maunganui, known to the local Maori people as Mauao, is shrouded in legend and history. It's the dominant geological...

Wairere Falls

The Wairere Falls track takes walkers through a beautiful, diverse range of natural scenery.

Besides the spectacular 153m high falls there...

Matakana Island

Matakana Island is a long, flat island mostly covered with pine forest, is one of New Zealand's best beach breaks for surfing. Matakana...

Mokoia Island

Mokoia Island is one of Rotorua's gems situated in the centre of lake Rotorua, it is unspoilt and uninhabited, with bush right to the...

Whakapapaiti Valley Track

Mount Ngauruhoe

Minden Lookout

Between Katikati and the city of Tauranga is Te Puna, where you can turn right and drive up to the Minden Lookout. Just 20 minutes from Tauranga...

Lake Rotorua

Lake Rotorua is the largest and closest of 16 lakes surrounding Rotorua city, 11 of which are fishable. The city is tucked in on the banks of Lake...

Mt Haszard Hiking Trail