Upcoming Events & Festivals events calendar 2008   Whats new in May   This month the Homegrown Festival kicks off, showcasing Coromandel cuisine, wine, art and music in a variety of events. This month long celebration is full of good food, sweet sounds and great times. Check out www.homegrownfestival.co.nz. Explore a hidden art trail in fantastic surroundings! The Great Coromandel Arts Tour runs over 9 days between the 2-11th May. A combined ticket and booklet costs $12.50, and has photos and descriptions of each artists's work, as well as the locations of their studios. Visit www.coromandelartstour.org.nz for more information.

A walkers paradise with a range of trails to explore, from short coastal walkways to multi day treks, the region will delight you at every turn. Go for a swim, take a launch trip, sea kayak, be fascinated by the amazing seascapes of our marine reserves, visit an artists studio or reflect in one of our museums on the heritage of a region first discovered by the two great navigators, Kupe and Cook.

There is an abundance of accommodation scattered throughout the Coromandel, varying in motels, bed and breakfasts, backpackers and camping grounds. A few special hotels and luxury lodges are also available. The key feature of The Coromandel is our people, living mainly in several small towns linked by the Pacific Coast Highway and known as friendly, relaxed and welcoming they look forward to meeting you and sharing our paradise with you.

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