Rainy Day Activities for Kids and Families
Don't let a little rain ruin your time in The Coromandel. We love all the outdoor activities, but the sun doesn't always have to be out to have fun…
We've gathered some of our tried and tested family favourites to keep the kids happy during school holidays in The Coromandel.
Activities for rainy days and sunny days, time for play and imagination, adventure and simple time together laughing and doing something you will all love. Just pull one of these activities out and see where the day takes you.
- Waihi Gold Discovery Centre
- Historical Maritime Park Paeroa
- Mercury Bay Museum
- Thames School of Mines
- Thames Goldmine Experience
- Driving Creek Railway
- Waihi Arts Centre and Museum
- Spikes Bricks and Models
- Goldfields Railway
- Thames Museum te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga
- Mercury Twin Cinemas
- Coromandel School of Mines and Historical Museum
- Paeroa Historical Society Museum
- Heaven and Earth Crystals
- Whiti Farm Park
- Bullswool Farm and Heritage Museum
- The Waterworks
- Wild Wood Mini Golf
- Coromandel Zipline
- Fun Zone Adventure, Paintball & Family Park
- Ride Coromandel - Pump Track
- Learn to Surf in Whangamata or Hot Water Beach
- Take a guided kayak tour to Whenuakura Island
- Take a jet boat ride
- Fishing
- Hauraki Rail Trail
- Ridges Mountainbike Park - Whangamata
- Ride Coromandel Downhill and Forest Trails
- Laughing Pottery Workshop
- Driving Creek Pottery Workshops
- Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre and Bird Hide
- Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
- Hot Water Beach
- Driving Creek Conservation Park
- Lukes Kitchen (Great pizza)
- Matatoki Cheese Barn (Feed animals, kids menu & Hauraki Rail Trail)
- Coromandel Oyster Co (Seafood and fish n chips plus kids playground)
- Cooked (Mexican cuisines)
- Sugar Cafe (Iconic freak shakes & ice-cream sundaes)
- Waiomu (Playground and beach across the road)
- Colenso (Beautiful outdoor environment, trees and birds)
- Refinery (Retro fit vibe for post saturday sport treats)
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GBD (Great food and a good classic sundae for dessert)
- Espy Café (Waterfront cafe with kids playground across the road)
- Smash Pipi Cafe (Family restaurant)
- Manaia Kitchen and Bar (Awesome kids sundaes & family friendly)
A Few More Suggestions
A family guide to biking adventures in The Coromandel
If you are new to cycling or looking for a cruisey experience, the Hauraki Rail Trail is a great place to start. The flat easy trail from town to…
A family expedition
Your journey on the Coromandel Coastal Walkway begins from the moment you start driving on the gravel road north of Colville. The 20km eastern route…
Train Excursions
E njoy short scenic train excursions through native bush and mining relics. From one-hour journeys to short 10-minute fun rides for the kids.
Download Maps & Trails
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Mountain Bikes TrailsMountain Bike Trails
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The Coromandel Walks Trail Map
Walking Trails
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Fun Map
Our Playground - Fun Map
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The Coromandel School Holidays Map
School Holiday Trail
