If you are planning a vacation stop in Auckland, New Zealand then you will want to leave a little time to explore the Coromandel Peninsula. This peninsula sits about 55 km to the east of Auckland. This destination extends 85km into Pacific Ocean from the Bay of Plenty. Coromandel Peninsula is part of the Waikato region and it has a great selection of activities for you to choose from.
If you are into cryptozoology you want to check out the Moehau Ranges found in the forested area of the peninsula. Here you will be able to search for the regions local monster, the Hairy Moehau.
For vacationers that are looking for a guided tour of the region then consider signing up for Discovery Tours. These tours are completely guided and provide you with a unique look at either the heritage of the area or the local wildlife and geological beauty. One of the most popular tours is the Discovery Tours Coastal Walkways tour.
New Zealand vacationers that are interested in treasure hunting will enjoy the Goldmine Experience. This attraction offers you two choices. You can take a guided tour of the mines or you can take a self-guided tour of the historic gold mines found near the city of Thames. At this site you will be allowed to prospect, but follow the rules and get your mining permit (very cheap to buy).
The final tourist attraction that lots of people seem to enjoy is sea kayaking. Mercury Bay is one of the most popular waterways for sea kayaking. You can tour sea caves and offshore islands. If you have never gone sea kayaking before you can sign up for a guided sea kayaking tour.
