The Coromandel Peninsula is home to one of New Zealand’s most extensive, beautiful and varied coastlines, with many beaches spread across the peninsula. Coromandel beaches, such as Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Hahei Beach, Whangamatā Beach, New Chums Beach, and Otama Beach, range from long, open surf beaches to sheltered bays and small coves, many of which remain lightly developed despite the region’s popularity.
Located within driving distance of Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga, the Coromandel coastline is busy during summer months, but large sections remain relatively quiet outside peak holiday periods.
The Coromandel beaches vary significantly in character and conditions
Some beaches are well suited to swimming and family use, while others are exposed to strong ocean swells and currents, including rip currents, which require care when swimming.
The region’s coastal landscape is defined by native bush, pōhutukawa-lined headlands, offshore islands, and stunning clear water, with many beaches backing directly onto conservation land.
