
Top Restaurant: Gastronomics in Thames
For the ten-year anniversary of their popular Thames restaurant, Kishan and Radha Raikwar gave away ten $100 meal vouchers to their loyal customers.

Paddock to plate at The Falls Retreat
As Brad and Emma and the team at The Falls Retreat adapted to the changes in hospitality wrought by Covid19, it was also time for reflection. In the intervening months of hard work they have taken the time to re-evaluate The Falls Retreat experience, plan new dining concepts, develop new business ideas and work on ensuring that their business is sustainable. To create a long term future for their family, their staff, customers and suppliers, by taking the time to do things better.
The peaceful haven Brad and Emma created still offers a superlative dining experience, and their hospitality extends to accommodation, weddings and other special occasions. Add to this a growing calendar of gardening and cooking workshops, and the reasons to visit quickly multiply.
Mercury Bay Estate - Coromandel wines with an Italian connection
It's an idyllic setting on the sloping hills facing the sun, looking out over Cooks Beach and the blue of Mercury Bay.

Iconic country pub - The Coroglen Tavern
The Coroglen Tavern is one of New Zealand's remaining iconic country pubs.

Luke's Kitchen - hot Kuaotunu Beach restaurant
The team at Luke's Kitchen is all about "making pizza not war", but there are other underlying principles at work in this rustic north Coromandel restaurant.

Winter Getaway to The Coromandel
Experience the unexpected pleasure of a winter weekend spent road tripping around The Coromandel. Mild weather, beaches all to yourself and open, unhurried roads make The Coromandel an ideal spot to escape the crowds and recharge the batteries this winter.

Thames: A Weekend Retreat
Thames: A Weekend RetreatAre you in need of a not-far-away weekend getaway? Often overlooked by it’s better known beach-bordered neighbours, you’ll be surprised to discover Thames is a town of...

The Coromandel: Art of the getaway
Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture rubbing shoulders on a weekend in The Coromandel.
I don't ask for much in a short weekend getaway — sort me out with some bracing walks, a bit of art, stunning scenery, a few oysters, leaping dolphins and plenty of R and R and I'm happy. I found all of these in a 48-hour Coromandel break.

Get Ready for these Foodie Events on The Coromandel
New Zealand is particularly popular for seafood and The Coromandel definitely has loads of that, but there’s more.
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