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Coromandel Peninsula in Pictures

June 2, 2010 by 7 Comments

During the first three days of our New Zealand trip, we explored the Coromandel Peninsula, a small peninsula east of Auckland on the North Island.

The weather was perfect and the sights were amazing. But the beautiful mountains came with a price. Driving the campervan –  around the twists and turns, upshifting and downshifting from 100-45-80-25 kph, trying to avoid falling over cliffs or running into cars — was more than a tad stressful.

Despite the harrowing drive, we explored Coromandel Town, Hahei Beach, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, and several small towns and beaches along the way.

Here are some of our favorite photos.

Ocean view near Coromandel Town 

Ocean view from roadside stop near Coromandel Town

New Zealand countryside

Cows lounging in beautiful New Zealand countryside

Sunrise in Hahei Beach, New Zealand

Beachfront sunrise near our holiday park in Hahei Beach

Road in New Zealand

View from the road on Coromandel Peninsula

Hot Water Beach Coromandel Peninsula

Digging a personal thermal pool at Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula

Cathedral Cove beach Coromandel Peninsula

Beach near Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula


Disclaimer: This trip is partially sponsored by Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand.

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Elizabeth By: Elizabeth Lang. Elizabeth, a freelance writer and attorney, loves travel and being a mom. Her favorite activities include sampling local ice cream, playing tennis, training her dogs, and exploring the outdoors with her son. She enjoys writing about personal finance for moms, product reviews, and family travel tips. Elizabeth also writes for the personal finance website Wise Bread. Find her on Google +.

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  1. Shane Jost says:
    June 8, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    So, how was the flight over?

    I am making the trip next year for the Rugby World Cup 2011 with my daughter who will be 7 then. I started a blog for ourselves to share with family and friends while away. We are going for 23-30 days. I have a campervan reserved already for the 23 days, but might extend if we can catch the Irish Dance Championships in NZ for my daughter.

    I like the idea of sponsorship for your trip, that is fantastic! I wish my blog was more mature so I could possible look at that option. I listen to 95 BFM while at work, it is an Auckland radio station. Immersions is everything!

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  2. jessiev says:
    June 14, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    gorgeous photos. that one of people digging on the beach is surreal.

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  3. aycalifeclub says:
    July 26, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Like heaven.

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  4. mble says:
    February 3, 2012 at 4:13 am

    love that sunrise picture.

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