The legendary Coroglen Tavern is the archetypal middle-of-nowhere country pub that attracts big-name Kiwi bands in summer.
Coroglen Tavern
Coromandel Peninsula
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School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
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Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre
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A small but interesting museum focusing on local history – especially Whitianga’s most famous visitors, Kupe and Cook.
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Shakespeare Cliff Lookout has excellent views over the ocean and Cooks Beach. It’s accessed across the harbour from Ferry Landing.
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Near Hot Water Beach, Moko is full of beautiful things – art, sculpture, jewellery – with a modern Pasifika/Māori bent.
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