Coromandel Life Magazine 2018 Winter

An uncrowded Pauanui Beach awaits the

winter traveller and provides hours of fun

for the entire family, including the dog –

beachcombing, sandcastles, frisbee and more!

This tempting mangrove-lined boardwalk leads

to the Karaka Bird Hide in Thames. It is an

interesting afternoon’s sojourn to a ‘room with a

view’ where patient bird-lovers can enjoy catching

sight of the array of water birds foraging along

the water’s edge. Bring your camera, tripod or

binoculars. It’s worth a wander further on round

the easy walkway to Kuranui Bay.

Even more spectacular is the Pukorokoro

Miranda Shorebird Centre across the Firth with

its vast flats filled with migratory flocks and

knowledgeable staff.

The Cheese Barn in Matatoki gives the family

a chance to experience farm animals up

close, like Tinks below – and she loves the

attention. This is one of several locations on

The Coromandel where kids can pet a variety

of these cute farm critters.

Cyclists enjoy a picnic break along the Hauraki Rail Trail. Enjoy magnificent scenery with

plenty of options for fun stops – a healthy day’s outing of fresh air and fun.

This popular Grade One trail, one of the easiest in the country, is suitable for all fitness levels.