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Life is a visual feast in every way! Here
Carmen indulges in the foodie spirit of
the Coromandel and discovers just some
of the many excellent eateries, cafes,
(and yes, wineries!) dotted around the
Peninsula.
07 866 3887 • 8 Pye Place • Hot Water Beach • Whitianga
A favourite of locals and visitors,
Hot Waves is just a minute’s stroll
from Hot Water Beach. Enjoy
gourmet dining inside or out
on this one-acre native garden
teaming with bird life.
One of the best eateries on the Coromandel
Open 7 days 8:30am-4pm • Fridays till 8:30pm for Open Mic & Pizza night
Phone 07 866 5818 for bookings
2 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
A PREMIERE RESTAURANT AT A
GREAT WATERFRONT LOCATION...
offering uninterrupted views of the crystal waters
of the Marina whilst enjoying a relaxing meal at
one of the Coromandel’s finest waterfront restaurants.
Enviably located, SALT RESTAURANT
is an ideal venue for a long lunch,
afternoon cocktail, or moonlit dinner.
SALT RESTAURANT
is also the ideal location for your
dream wedding day or special function.
Call for your booking today Rainforest balcony situations
are priceless!
Carmen is a 23-years-old Austrian-
born freelance writer based in NZ.
With a curious eye and genuine
enthusiasm for connecting the
ordinary every day with the
extraordinary worlds of travel
and style, Carmen has taken
her camera all across the globe,
hoping to inspire readers to
“explore more, embrace fashion
and, ultimately, become the best
version of themselves”
“I live by three simple words:
seek, do, love.”
Get There and Around
Driving times from Auckland, Hamilton and Rotorua are all around the
90 minutes mark. Roadtripping allows detours and a sense of real
adventure, while buses and tours are just as convenient, especially for
those travelling on a budget or by themselves.
When To Go
When Auckland takes a break over the Christmas and Easter holidays,
this is where it heads. Beat the crowds and arrive during winter months.
Otherwise, summer visits are most pleasant during the week, and the
early riser will be rewarded with pink skies and blissful ocean dips.
Tips
The local tourism page provides excellent itineraries and weather updates
as well as plenty of imagery to make you pack your bags right away.
About Carmen Huter
A collaboration with Destination Coromandel. For extensive info about
activities, events, maps and ‘must dos’ see
Below: Puka Park Resort – where luxury
and practicality are balanced beautifully,
while the rooms are superbly secluded
and lush. Treat yourself and thank me later.
22 COROMANDEL LIFE 2016 SPRING / HOLIDAY