Blogs and Stories

Uncover the Secrets of The Coromandel’s Volcanic Coast

Posted in Where Kiwis Holiday; Tagged Summer, Hidden Stories, Adventure; Posted 2 years ago

While many visit the famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, the volcanic coastline of The Coromandel shelters many hidden caves, bays and secret places.  

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10 Reasons why Kiwis love to holiday in The Coromandel

Posted in Where Kiwis Holiday, See & Do, Media; Tagged Locals; Posted 3 years ago

The essence of a holiday is the same but different for everyone.

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Treading Lightly in The Coromandel

Posted in See & Do, Where Kiwis Holiday; Posted 3 years ago by Rena Behar

Kia ora and welcome to The Coromandel!As participants in the New Zealand Tiaki Promise, we’re taking on the mantle of caring for New Zealand for both present and future generations.

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Paddock to plate at The Falls Retreat

Posted in Meet our Locals, Eat & Drink; Posted 3 years ago

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.

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Mercury Bay Estate - Coromandel wines with an Italian connection

Posted in Eat & Drink; Tagged Food; Posted 3 years ago

It's an idyllic setting on the sloping hills facing the sun, looking out over Cooks Beach and the blue of Mercury Bay.

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Glamping Getaways

Posted in Where Kiwis Holiday, Adventure; Tagged Summer, Weekend Getaway, Hidden Stories; Posted 3 years ago

Glamping has changed the Kiwi holiday camping experience forever.

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Iconic country pub - The Coroglen Tavern

Posted in Meet our Locals, Eat & Drink, Where Kiwis Holiday; Posted 3 years ago

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

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The Success of The Lost Spring Whitianga is all about Family

Posted in Meet our Locals, See & Do; Posted 3 years ago

The Lost Spring really was lost.

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Repco Beach Hop 20 - Whangamata's Rock'n'Roll Festival

Posted in Meet our Locals; Posted 3 years ago

For one week in March every year, the usually quiet streets of the seaside holiday town of Whangamata reverberate with the throb of V8s, the roar of motorbikes and the...

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Filming Search and Explore - James Muir

Posted in Meet our Locals, Media; Posted 3 years ago by James Muir

Destination Coromandel (local marketing agency) wanted to showcase towns and surrounds throughout The Coromandel at a deeper level.

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