The Church

Coromandel Peninsula


Set within a subtropical garden, these beautifully kitted out, rustic timber cottages have plenty of character. The switched-on owners are really welcoming and have loads of ideas on what to do and see around the area.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Coromandel Peninsula attractions

1. Hahei Beach

0.54 MILES

Long, lovely Hahei Beach is made more magical by the view to the craggy islands in the distance. From the southern end of Hahei Beach, it’s a 15-minute…

2. Cathedral Cove

1.3 MILES

Beautiful Cathedral Cove, with its famous gigantic stone arch and natural waterfall shower, is best enjoyed early or late in the day – avoiding the worst…

3. Moko Artspace

3.25 MILES

Near Hot Water Beach, Moko is full of beautiful things – art, sculpture, jewellery – with a modern Pasifika/Māori bent.

4. Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

4.18 MILES

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout has excellent views over the ocean and Cooks Beach. It’s accessed across the harbour from Ferry Landing.

5. Mercury Bay Museum

5.35 MILES

A small but interesting museum focusing on local history – especially Whitianga’s most famous visitors, Kupe and Cook.

6. Lost Spring

5.7 MILES

This expensive but intriguing Disney-meets-Polynesia thermal complex comprises a series of hot pools in a lush jungle-like setting complete with an…

7. Paaku

11.39 MILES

Around seven million years ago Paaku was a volcanic island, but now it forms the northern head of Tairua’s harbour. Ngāti Hei had a pā here before being…

8. Waterworks

14.79 MILES

The Waterworks, 5km east along the 309 Rd from SH25, is a wonderfully bizarre park filled with whimsical water-powered amusements made from old kitchen…