Coromandel Travel Guide: Your Coastal Journey in New Zealand's Peninsula

Named after a peninsula, the town of Coromandel on the Coromandel harbor is a popular summer destination for the New Zealanders. Cloaked in native rainforests and surrounded by mountainous terrain, the town is a great break from the constant buzz of the city and its unspoiled nature makes it even more attractive. Some of the activities in Coromandel include fishing, cycling, skydiving, and hiking.

Located on the captivating Coromandel Peninsula off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, this charming town offers an array of New Zealand tour packages, showcasing its pristine beaches, misty forests, and rustic charm. Whether you're drawn to fishing, hiking, kayaking, or diving, this unspoiled destination provides the perfect city getaway. Fun fact: The town derives its name from the Peninsula it inhabits, which in turn is named after the historic convict ship, HMS Coromandel.

Getting in coromandel

Coromandel does not have an international airport and the closest international airport is at Auckland. From there, you can drive down to the city. Some of the other places from where you can drive to Coromandel include Rotoura, Paihia,Taupo, Whangrei, and Hahei. From India, you can reach Coromandel by landing at Auckland International Airport. Find the information for Auckland below.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Kochin	25h, 2 stops	Rs 80,000

Getting out of coromandel

The closest exit point cities to Coromandel are New Castle, Sydney, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Logan City, and Brisbane. There are regular transportation systems available from Coromandel.

Public Transport in coromandel

Given the location of the city and the rough terrain, public transportation within Coromandel is scarce to totally null. You can use Intercity bus service to get to the nearby cities fairly easy.

Taxi & Airport transfer in coromandel

Coromandel does not have an airport on its own and the closest airport to Coromandel is at Auckland. From there, you can make use of boat services to get to Coromandel. Normal taxis are also available inside Coromandel to get around. But are limited in numbers.

Transport & city passes in coromandel

Given the lack of public transportation within the city, Coromandel does not offer any transport passes that you can make use of to explore the area.

Driving & Car rental in coromandel

Hiring your own car or a bike is the best way to get around in Coromandel given the compact size of the destination. The vehicles range from campervans to 4*4 to motorhomes to sedans.