Area Attractions

what to see & do

The Coromandel Peninsula has some of the most beautiful, unspoilt beaches & forest in New Zealand - all of it
an easy drive from Bushland Park Lodge.
We can tell you how to find deserted white sand beaches bordering a blue ocean. Opoutere Beach being (where you will likely be the only people there), Hot Water Beach (where springs of near-boiling water erupt through the sand) and Catherdral Cove (made famous in the Chronicals of Narnia movie) are just a few of the Coastal Attractions
a short drive away.
While for a complete contrast the Wentworth Valley itself offers bush-walks, bathing in crystal clear streams and the fascination and mystery of relics from the areas long-gone Gold-Rush days.

Here, a variety of things the Coromandel Peninsula offers:


Whangamata 5 km beach close to downtown

Opoutere Beach remote and "well kept secret"

Walk (45min) to Cathedral Cove at Hahei

around low tide "50 °C bath at the beach"

Diving in Tairua, 30 mins north of Whangamata

Fishing Charters everywhere

Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Town

Rapaura Watergardens

Wether you plan to be out for the day, or just for a couple of hours; in your car or just on foot, there is the perfect trip to suit. Return to Bushland Park for a well earned meal, or ask Reinhard & Petra to prepare a packed lunch
to take with you.