With limited number of days and our focus mainly on the South Island road trip this time, we chose to cover the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula only this time, apart from few short day trips we had already done around Auckland. Only a few hours drive from Auckland, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula is a wonderful road trip destination in New Zealand. With a mountainous spine running down the middle of the peninsula, a magnificent coast fringed with golden sand beaches, picturesque fishing villages and mining town, there’s a lot to experience. And not only it’s rich with a gorgeous nature, this region is off the beaten path – which means if you go during weekdays, you might find yourself alone on the road, with the most scenic views for yourself. The Coromandel is one of these places where you just want to drive, drive, drive and never stop.
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