Kuaotunu
A seaside settlement 18km north of Whitianga. It has a local  store, famous for its ice cream and a petrol station. It also sells work from local artists and a knife maker.

 

Restaurants

There are a variety of excellent restaurants in Whitianga and Coromandel.  Matarangi ( a few mins drive) has Omaras Bar at the local golf club, open 7 days during the summer. In the same area is Pipers Cafe which offers casual dining.

 

Golf
The Bob Charles course at Matarangi, bookings essential which we will do for you, club hire available.  ( picture)

 

Otama and Opito Bays
Two beautiful beaches over the Black Jack Hill are well worth a visit. Otama has a long white sandy beach, safe swimming, un-crowded and home to nesting birds. (picture of oyster catchers)  The pohutokawa trees flower in Nov/Dec.

 

309 Road
This road links both sides of the peninsula with various attractions along the way. The kauri Grove is an easy all weather track through bush ( about a 15min walk) where there is a lovely stand of kauri and a good example of how they grew.(picture)

 

Kayaking
A wonderful experience, Nathan is a safe operator, and he even offers a cappuccino on the beach at the end of your trip ( picture)

Horse Riding at Twin Oaks
always a horse to suit your ability! The trek takes you over farmland, through bush and up to the summit where you can enjoy spectacular views  (picture)

 

Internet
There is a local Internet office, open office hrs.