Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest
Description
The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold Mining and Kauri, the Coromandel is now popular for tourism especially ecotourism. Enjoy a boat trip to see the incredible islands, reefs, blowholes, bays and the impressive sea cave at Cathedral Cove where parts of the Narnia film took place. This area is also home to various different marine life including dolphins, little blue penguins and fish (not guaranteed) Then take in the beautiful bush scenery on the 1-hour train ride at the Driving Creek Railway. Once at the top, you will be in awe with the panoramic views over the islands. Before you head back to Auckland you will get the unique experience of digging your very own private natural spa pool at the famous Hot Water Beach. Note: we can also offer transfers to charter boats, seaplane or Helicopter on request. Please advise dietary requirements when making the booking.
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Itinerary
Meet your experienced and knowledgeable guide in Auckland city to start your tour to the Coromandel Coast
Enjoy a boat cruise to the world-famous Cathedral Cove beach where parts of Narnia were filmed. Along the way look out for the range of sea life including dolphins, blue penguins and various kinds of fish that you may be lucky enough to see. Take in the view of the beautiful coastal islands, sea caves, blowholes and bays as you cruise around in the boat.
Imagine digging a hole in the sand by the beach and discovering hot water ... that's exactly what you can do at Hot Water Beach, dig your very own hotspring spa while looking out at one of New Zealands impressive beaches.
New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway journey climbing through regenerating native Kauri forest. Unique pottery sculptures and tile murals line the track with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf from the 'Eyefull Tower'.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please advise us with the name & address of your hotel so we can arrange to pick you up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
- Please note that the start time for this tour will vary according to the tide timings at Hot Water Beach.
Reviews(14)
One of the best tours I have ever taken. John was a delightful guide and so full of knowledge. From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off, it was a delightful day. The countryside was beautiful and the activities were so much fun. Would definitely recommend this tour and John as your guide!
We really enjoyed this trip . It was so helpful to have a guide who knew the area well and could take us to brilliant places in a slightly different way to the masses eg a boat trip to coromandel and an amazing tour round the studio of a famous potter near coromandel who had built a big railway to access his clay . Amazing views from the top of the railway . Great to have such a helpful flexible guide who listened to what we wanted and booked in great things to do accordingly!
Kia ora! Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review of the Private Coromandel Tour – Beaches, Caves & Forest. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the flexibility of having a guide who could personalise the day with unique experiences like the scenic boat trip, and the fascinating rail journey at the potter’s studio. It’s great to know the stunning views, hidden gems, and thoughtful planning made the trip feel both special and different from the usual crowds. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more private adventures around New Zealand soon. Warm regards, The Auckland & Beyond Tours Team
Had a wonderful day, our guide was so wonderful giving us background info on our itinerary and making really good recommendations. Highly recommend doing this tour to see the area.
What a surprising and unique tour! The Driving Creek Railway is a quirky bit of fun and the Hot Water Beach will almost burn your feet. Our tour guide Warren helped us to make the best use of our time resulting in a relaxing but eventful day.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the unique sights of the Coromandel, from the quirky Driving Creek Railway to the unforgettable Hot Water Beach. It’s fantastic to hear that Warren made your day even more memorable, ensuring you had both relaxation and adventure. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We had a great day taking in the amazing scenery on the Coromandel Peninsula tour. Our guide, Adil was knowledgeable and pleasant and went beyond our expectations to help us have a wonderful time. It was so nice to leave the stress of driving to someone else. Plus Adil shared his extensive knowledge of New Zealand's people and geology as well as the amazing flora and fauna we saw. A great trip we highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing these breathtaking photos at the Coromandel Peninsula. We are grateful that you choose Auckland and Beyond Tours to take you on a luxury exclusive tour from Auckland to visit Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, Driving Creek Railway and many more amazing locations. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our private tour to coromandle was great, and our tour guide Mr.Adil was the best. so polite, informative, funny, and experienced. He teach us so many things, i wish we met him at the beginning of our vacation. As we are Muslims, he made his best for us to pray zuhr.
You need to find hot water into the beach it is quiet and adventure so fun !! But the bes part is being in boat looking for the catedral cave and it is so much fun and full of adventure been into the caves made by volcanic ashes!!!
This trip was absolutely amazing! Warren was our guide and he did a phenomenal job of giving a great amount of history and cultural information along with fun anecdotes. Our day was slightly altered due to some weather issues but he was flexible and made it even better than we initially planned. We got lots of amazing photos and had the best day! 100% would recommend!
Thank you for recommending Auckland & Beyond Tours!
Paul was our main driver and guide he was joined by Warren the pair where quite informative and helpful it was a long day approx 12 hours but was it ever worth it from the beaches to the coves and the once in a lifetime train ride it was non-stop learning and seeing spectacular views.Paul and Warren made sure we had some down time {much needed by yours truly} even the drive back was filled with beautiful scenery and never ending beaches A true must do if visiting Auckland. This company is very customer first you will enjoy for sure
Thank you for sharing such a fantastic review of your Coromandel adventure! We’re so pleased to hear that Paul and Warren helped make your day unforgettable. Their dedication to creating a balanced, informative, and enjoyable experience really shines through, and we’re glad you appreciated both the stunning sights and the well-timed moments of rest. The Coromandel region truly is one of New Zealand’s gems—with its pristine beaches, hidden coves, and that iconic train ride—and it’s wonderful to know you soaked up every bit of it. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our customer-first approach. That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver on every journey. Thank you again for choosing Auckland & Beyond Tours. We’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures across Aotearoa! Warmest regards, The Auckland & Beyond Tours Team
We had Warren for our tour guide. He customized the experience to our group's preferences and made sure to point out things we would take interest in. Lots of stops for food, snacks, Manuka honey, oysters and photos! The tour was informative as well as hitting several very picturesque beaches. Saw several Tui, pukeko, and many species of trees.
Glad that your impressed with our guides knowledge and very happy that you got a chance to see some of our native birds!
