Tapu is a coastal district of the Thames Coast and the Tapu River flows into the Firth of Thames. The reserve has great freedom camping and toilet facilities, and some of the best sunsets on the coast. The word Tapu Read More

The Waiomu Domain is a lovely area with toilets, a children's playground, a self-service BBQ, picnic tables and a Freedom Camping area. A huge Pohutukawa stands in the middle of the domain making for an impressive sight. The word Waioumu Read More

Te Kauaeranga (Pā) - This word means ‘The stacked bones of the whale jaw’. Waiwhakaurunga (Kauaeranga River) - means ‘the many bathing pools of the upper reaches’. Waiwhakaurunga is commonly called Kauaeranga River, after the early Te Kauaeranga pā formally Read More

The Kauaeranga Visitor Centre (DoC) is one of the busiest in New Zealand. It’s your gateway to the Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Forest Park. Start your journey here, grab a map, book a campsite, chat with a DoC ranger about the Read More

Be amazed by our beautiful coastlines, beaches, forests, plus more in a town rich in gold mining history boasting many historic buildings. Experience some of our adventures & activities ie cycling the rail trail, fishing trips, plus More... We are Read More

Tapu Creek Campervan Park is a lovely family holiday park set in 2.3 acres of sheltered parkland in the Valley. Featuring 20 landscaped sites this campervan park is located beside the beautiful river and is the ideal spot for a Read More

Tapu is the ideal spot to unwind and get away from it all - perfect for a weekend of fishing or time with the family. There is safe swimming either in the sea or in the swimming holes in the Read More

Overview Miranda Holiday Park is an oasis with hot mineral pools on-site to soak and relax in, a great getaway for the whole family to enjoy. Handy to Miranda Birdlife Reserve, Hauraki Rail Trail, golf and fishing. Qualmark 4 Star Read More

Dickson Park is set beside a stream, surrounded by native bush and the old Tararu gardens planted late last century by the settlers looking to beautify this thriving gold town. It is also the site of the remains of the Read More