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	Coromandel Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Coromandel Peninsula lies in the North Island of New Zealand.
		The Coromandel Range forms a spine for the peninsula rising to nearly 900 metres, and the large island of Great Barrier, which lies beyond the northern tip of the peninsula, can be thought of as an extension of the range.
		At the base of the peninsula, the towns of Paeroa and Waihi are connected by means of a road through the Karangahake Gorge which separates the Coromandel Range from the Kaimai Ranges.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coromandel_Peninsula (511 words)

	Coromandel, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Coromandel is the name of a town and harbour on the Coromandel Peninsula on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
		At one time it was a major port serving the peninsula's gold mining and kauri industries.
		Coromandel Harbour is a wide bay on the Hauraki Gulf guarded by several islands, of which the largest is Whanganui Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coromandel,_New_Zealand (194 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It includes the mountainous Coromandel Peninsula and adjacent Hauraki Plains in the northeast; the fertile Waikato River valley in the northwest; the hills, limestone crags, and canyons of King Country in the southwest; and much of the island's rugged central volcanic plateau and Lake Taupo, the country's...
		Situated at the base of the Coromandel Peninsula on the northern end of the Waihi Plains, Waihi, whose name is Maori for “rising waters,” was founded three years after gold and silver were discovered just north of the site in 1875.
		Separated from the Coromandel Peninsula (south) by Colville Channel, it is the largest island off North Island, with a total land area of 110 square miles (285 square km).
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9026369 (846 words)

	Thames - New Zealand
		This region of the Coromandel Peninsula includes Thames, Tapu Valley, Thames Coast, Kauaeranga Valley, across the Hauraki Plains to the Seabird Coast and Kawakawa Bay.
		The DOC campsites and scenic walks of the Kauaeranga Valley are a highlight of the Peninsula.
		Coromandel Town to the north and Hahei to the east are about one and a half hour's easy drive.
	www.coromandelfun.co.nz /thames.html (1278 words)

	A History of Coromandel Town - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand
		The first European settler to the Coromandel was a trader by the name of Bill Webster, a jovial American who was a deserter from an American whaling ship who set up his trading post on Whanganui Island (which is situated at the entrance to the Coromandel Harbour) in the 1830s.
		Coromandel first became known for its kauri trees, which were milled, clearing the countryside of its natural cover.
		In the peak of the gold rush days during 1880 through to the early 1900s the population of Coromandel was well over 12,000 and had 19 hotels.
	www.thepeninsula.co.nz /coromandel/history.htm (503 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula
		The Coromandel, a scenic finger of land reaching into the sea, is a premier destination and one of New Zealand' s best kept secrets.
		The Coromandel's dramatic coastline, framed with native pohutukawa trees on the western side and beautiful white sandy beaches on the east, offers endless opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming.
		The Coromandel Ranges run through the centre of the peninsula and their towering peaks present a haven for tramping and mountain bike enthusiasts, or for those who simply wish to commune with nature.
	www.wave.co.nz /~pukapark/coromandel.html (219 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
		The Coromandel Peninsula, a tongue of land marked by volcanic activity, extends northward between the Hauraki Gulf and the Firth of Thames in the west and the Bay of Plenty in the east.
		The landscape of the peninsula is a contrast of wild and rugged mountains, mostly forest covered, sheer cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches.
		The backbone of the peninsula is the Coromandel Range, which extends to the northern tip of the peninsula at Port Jackson.
	www.planetware.com /new-zealand/coromandel-peninsula-nz-wk-cp.htm (202 words)

	Explore Coromandel Peninsula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Coromandel Peninsula is one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand.
		The peninsula is steeped in its early history, with fine Victorian buildings and relics of the gold-mining and kauri logging days.
		At the base of the Peninsula are the Hauraki plains, rich dairy farming land that were reclaimed from swamp.
	www.webtrails.co.nz /coromandel (529 words)

	Coromandel New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Coromandel
		Coromandel New Zealand is located in the North Island, east of Auckland.
		The Coromandel is rugged and mysterious, yet also a place to flop on a beach and watch the waves roll in.
		Uncover the history of this remarkable peninsula while you indulge your need to escape.
	www.tourism.net.nz /region/coromandel (202 words)

	New Zealand Accommodation + Coromandel
		The west coast of the Peninsula forms one side of the Firth of Thames, with the historical gold mining and picturesque towns of Thames and Coromandel, while down the spine of the Peninsula runs a rugged natural bush covered mountain range - clearly visible from Auckland on a fine autumn day.
		Gold was first discovered in the Coromandel area in 1852 and the resulting gold rush brought many settlers into the area, who turned to logging the Kauri forests and digging the kauri gum, when the alluvial gold ran out.
		In 1867 Gold was discovered again in Thames and at the township Coromandel but required mechanical crushers to release the ore. At a number of places throughout the Coromandel, old crusher or stamper batters can be seen and the place is littered with old mine shafts where the miners chased the veins of precious metal.
	www.innz.co.nz /themes/coromandel.html (569 words)

	The Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand Holiday Destination
		The Coromandel Peninsula is a top New Zealand holiday destination with awesome scenery, white sandy beaches, hot pools, boating and fishing, art and craft, campsites and bush walks, historic towns, all types of laid back Coromandel accommodation and activities, and a friendly welcome.
		Coromandel activities abound – Go boating, surfing, fishing, diving, kayaking, horse trekking, windsurfing or bush walking in the vast Coromandel Forest Park and DOC scenic reserves.
		The Peninsula divides into four Fun Map sub regions: Coromandel Town and the North, Whitianga and Mercury Bay, Whangamata, Tairua and Pauanui, Thames and District.
	www.coromandelfun.co.nz (327 words)

	The Coromandel Peninsula: Visitor Destination Guide for Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
		To understand the lively history of the peninsula, it is worth visiting the small museums dotted in and around the many townships.
		The Coromandel Forest Park is a leading attraction with over 30 walks and tramps visiting waterfalls, delightful creeks and old kauri dams.
		Auckland : Bay of Plenty : Chatham Islands : Coromandel Peninsula : Gisborne & the East Cape : Hamilton : Masterton : Napier & Hastings : New Plymouth : Palmerston North : Rotorua : Taupo : Waitomo Caves : Wanganui : Wellington : Whangarei
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /coromandel (592 words)

	Thames - Coromandel Peninsula - New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Thames, known as the 'Gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula', is the regions service centre, less than one and a half hours drive from the centre of Auckland.
		Thames in the late 19th century was one of New Zealand's largest towns, and in fact was even considered as a site for the capital, built on the pioneering industries of gold and Kauri logging.
		Fringing the town is the Thames estuary and dramatic volcanic hills of the Coromandel range and Kauaeranga Valley.
	www.thepeninsula.co.nz /thames (178 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand Virtual Tour - Travel & Tourism for Coromandel NZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Coromandel has some of the most stunning beaches in the North Island, golden sand, hot pools and glorious waters.
		Coromandel is the place to go if you want to sit on a beach all day, or go on some of the amazing walks around the hills, gazing at perfect beaches.
		Auckland, Bay of Islands, Central North Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Napier, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Waitakere, Wellington, Whakatane
	nz.com /tour/Coromandel (215 words)

	Coromandel New Zealand Motels Accommodation Coromandel Peninsula Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge is New Zealand's premier holiday resort complex and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the many features of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula.
		Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge has superb views of the Tairua River Estuary and the bush clad Coromandel Ranges, and is located adjacent to The Lakes 9 hole golf course.
		Pauanui Pines is rated Qualmark 4 star plus and is a member of MANZ and Tourism Coromandel, also the Winner of the 1999 New Zealand Tourism Award/Accommodation section/Category Motels, Motor Lodges, Motor Inns and mid-range Hotels.
	www.pauanuipines.co.nz (211 words)

	The Coromandel New Zealand - part of the Pacific Coast Highway
		The Coromandel, New Zealanders favourite destination, is within an hours drive of the major centres of Auckland and Hamilton and their International Airports and yet the region is a world away from the hustle and bustle of those cities.
		Go for a swim, take a launch trip, sea kayak, be fascinated by the amazing seascapes of our marine reserves,visit an artists studio or reflect in one of our museums on the heritage of a region first discovered by the two great navigators, Kupe and Cook.
		The key feature of The Coromandel is our people, living mainly in several small towns linked by the Pacific Coast Highway and known as friendly, relaxed and welcoming they look forward to meeting you and sharing our paradise with you.
	www.thecoromandel.com (246 words)

	Coromandel New Zealand — accommodation and attractions from AA Guides
		Separating the Pacific Ocean from the Hauraki Gulf, the Coromandel Peninsula is a beautiful, rugged area fringed with dozens of great beaches.
		Coromandel Town to Whitianga via SH 25 follows a climbing, winding road that gives great views of Coromandel and Whangapoua Harbours.
		Coromandel Town to Whitianga direct (Route 309, 33km) is a winding scenic road (16km is unsealed) through stands of native bush, following the Waiau Stream up from the Coromandel end, and the Maharikau Stream once over the summit.
	www.aatravel.co.nz /editorial/editorial.jsp?locationId=40060 (511 words)

	EW - Peninsula Project
		The Peninsula Project is about improving soil conservation, river management and flood protection services on the Coromandel Peninsula.
		The Coromandel Peninsula is known for its beautiful environment.
		This means that each ratepayer on the Peninsula contributes $7 per $100,000 capital value of their property and a $24 per property charge.
	www.ew.govt.nz /regionalservices/rivercatchment/peninsula?version=print (1316 words)

	www.natureandco.nz - Coromandel Peninsula
		Coromandel Harbour and islands of the Motukawao Group are visible on left,
		The backbone of the range which forms the peninsula was thrust up by volcanic eruptions, the last of which occurred about eight million years ago.
		Hundreds of thousands of years of undisturbed growth created a rain forest of kauri, rimu and tawa on the upper slopes of the range, the most northerly concentration of alpine plants in New Zealand on Moehau Mountain, and karaka, puriri and pohutukawa groves along the coast."
	www.natureandco.co.nz /land_and_wildlife/regions/coromandel/corom-1.htm (222 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		At the height of the gold rush in the late 1800s, the towns of the Coromandel Peninsula were heavily populated and thriving.
		Thames, now seen as the gateway to the peninsula, had a population of nearly 20,000 and between 80 to 90 pubs.
		There's a sense of that more colorful history all along the west coast, but as in Northland, most of the action is on the picturesque east coast.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/coromandelpeninsula/2707010001.html (272 words)

	Killyrudden Bed & Breakfast Tairua Coromandel Peninsula NZ - tairua
		Tairua is a small, friendly seaside town on the coast of the rugged, bush-clad Coromandel Peninsula.
		From the summit of Paku Mountain there are a panoramic views of ocean, islands, the sea coast and the Tairua River stretching up towards the mountainous backbone of the Coromandel Peninsula.
		Thames, Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Whangamata are short trips away and in between you have surfing and swimming beaches, native bush reserves with fabulous old Kauri trees and many, many spectacular coastal formations including Cathedral Cove and of course the unique Hot Water Beach just 20 mins.
	www.killyrudden.co.nz /tairua.html (190 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula lodge accommodation, north island, New Zealand - Aotearoa Lodge
		Coromandel Peninsula lodge accommodation, north island, New Zealand - Aotearoa Lodge
		It's the perfect opportunity to see all of the Coromandel as many rental car companies do not allow their vehicles north of Colville.
		Also, we will arrange other activities for you that are available locally, eg: fishing, golf, scenic boat trips, horse riding, Bike NZ tours, craft trail and bone carving.
	www.tournz.co.nz (313 words)

	New Zealand Tours New Zealand Vacations Touring Holidays Tourmasters South Pacific
		The Coromandel Peninsula is an aquatic and forest playground easily reached in half a day from Auckland...
		Less than 2 hours drive and also accessible by ferry from Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula is a popular place for holidaying.
		The west coast of the peninsula is popular with fishers and boaties and the east has some absolutely magical beaches, including several accessible only through natural tunnels.
	www.tourmasters.co.nz /tm/regions.cfm/RegionID/10 (193 words)

	Coromandel Peninsula
		Coromandel Peninsula with its spectacular coastline of New Zealand Native Pohutukawa trees and white sandy beaches contains an atmosphere rich in history.
		Gannets, on many of the Islands off the Coromandel coast, may not be as rear as Archey's Frog, one of only three New Zealand native species, but provide an interest to bird watches and nature enthusiast.
		Although the Gold rush Railway of Waihi may be a vintage experience there is a Railway at Coromandel offering the only narrow gauge, Mountain Railway in New Zealand.
	www.beds-n-leisure.com /coromandel.htm (237 words)

	FaVH.com - Coromandel Peninsula,New Zealand - Vacation Rentals - Vacation Home Rental (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mercury Orchard is located on the main road to Cooks Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula which is about 2 hours drive from Auckland City.
		The Coromandel is located on the sunshine east-coast of New Zealand's North Island.
		The beautiful Mercury Bay is located on the east coast of The Coromandel Peninsula...
	www.favh.com /alisting.cfm?id=3146 (395 words)

	Coromandel Motorcycle Adventures - New Zealand
		Coromandel Motorcycle Adventures has been established in the heart of what we believe to be the finest motorcycling roads anywhere — the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.
		Our rental motorcycles include trail bikes to visit the remote far north beaches, sports motorcycles for the legendary “Coromandel Loop”, and touring models for longer term adventures throughout New Zealand.
		Explore the spectacular Coromandel Peninsula and beyond at your own pace or contact us to arrange fully-guided day trips of this motorcycling paradise.
	www.coromoto.co.nz (109 words)

	Thorold Country House - Farmstays - Thames - Coromandel Peninsula
		This wonderful country home was built by Tony in 1972 and has classic, timeless rustic appeal from the exterior with wide verandas opening onto manicured lawns, the pool and the delightful subtropical garden oasis.
		The views from the farm extend to the Coromandel Hills and the Firth of Thames.
		Superior accommodation, with private guest entrances, is available in the self-contained apartment with one queen and one twin bedroom, expansive lounge, private bathroom and kitchenette (with basic provisions) where guests can have total privacy and self cater if desired.
	www.thames-info.co.nz /thorold (305 words)

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