Why go
- Town in Waikato, New Zealand.
- Served by Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ).
History
Coromandel, also called Coromandel Town to distinguish it from the wider district, is a town on the Coromandel Harbour, on the western side of the Coromandel Peninsula, which is in the North Island of New Zealand. It is 75 kilometres east of the city of Auckland, although the road between them, which winds around the Firth of Thames and Hauraki Gulf coasts, is 190 km long. The population was 1,780 as of June 2025.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Auckland-Coromandel ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Coromandel, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.