The complete guide to camping on the Coromandel
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The complete guide to camping on the CoromandelPlaces to stay, the rules and handy tips for visitors
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Contents
4 Where to stay (paid campgrounds)
Where can I camp? See our list of campsites and contact information for bookings. For more on camping in New Zealand visit www.camping.org.nz or one of our information centres.
6-8 DOC Campgrounds Details on where the Department of Conservation
provides paid campgrounds.
9 DOC Freedom Camping Policy Details on locations where DOC has prohibited or
restricted freedom camping.
10-12 TCDC Freedom Camping Guidelines We welcome responsible freedom camping.
Don’t risk a $200 fine. Make sure you know the rules and read the signage. Only certified self-contained freedom camping is permitted. There are areas that are prohibited or restricted.
13-14 What to do with your rubbish and recycling
Drop your recyclables off at a recycling centre as you travel. We’ve listed your nearest Refuse Transfer Station and provided a map for where to find them.
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15-16 Public toilets and dump stations
Camping our way is not using the roadside as a toilet. Read these pages for locations of public toilets and dump stations where you can empty your campervan wastewater.
17-18 Coromandel Road Map Roads on the Coromandel can be
winding, narrow and there are limits on where you can take a rented vehicle so be sure to speak to your rental company and follow our advice and map on this page.
19 Information Centres Visit our seven information centres or
check out www.thecoromandel.com for ideas on what to do, what to see and how to get there.
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Where to stay (paid campgrounds)ThamesCRUZ ‘n’ STOP, Thames 07 868 9833 M www.campervancruznstopcom.com
Dickson Holiday Park, Tararu 07 868 7308 T M D www.dicksonpark.co.nz
Tapu Creek Campervan Park, Tapu 07 868 4570 T M D www.tapucreek.co.nz
Tapu Motor Camp, Tapu
07 868 4837 T M D www.topshelfcharters.co.nz
Te Puru Holiday Park, Te Puru 07 868 2879 T M D www.tepuruholidaypark.co.nz
Kauaeranga ValleyKauaeranga Valley campsites (9) (DOC) 07 867 9080 T M * powered and non-powered sites E: [email protected]
CoromandelCoromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park 0800 267 646 T M D www.coromandeltop10.co.nz
Long Bay Motor Camp, Long Bay 07 866 8720 T M http://www.longbaymotorcamp.co.nz/
Shelly Beach Top 10 Holiday Park 07 866 8988 T M D www.shellybeachcoromandel.co.nz
Tidewater Motel & Tourist Park 07 866 8888 T M www.tidewater.co.nz
Oamaru Bay Caravan Park 07 866 7750 T
ColvilleOtautu Bay Farm Camp 07 866 6801 T M www.otautubaycamp.co.nz
Colville Farm Holidays 07 866 6820 www.colvillefarmholidays.co.nz
Colville Bay Motor Camp 07 866 6814 T M D www.colvillebaymotel.co.nz
Papa Aroha Holiday Park 07 866 8818 T M D www.papaaroha.co.nz
Anglers Lodge Motel & Holiday Park 07 866 8584 T M D www.anglers.co.nz
North CoromandelWaikawau Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) 07 866 1106 T M
Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M
Fletcher Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC)TM
Port Jackson Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M
Stony Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M * non-powered sites
KuaotunuKuaotunu Camp Ground 07 866 5628 T M D www.kcg2008.com
WhangapouaWhangapoua Holiday Park 1266 Whangapoua Road Te Rerenga Whangapoua Coromandel Peninsula 07 866 5215 T M www.whangapouaholidaypark.co.nz
WhitiangaMercury Bay Holiday Park 07 866 5579 T M D www.mercurybayholidaypark.co.nz
Harbourside Holiday Park 07 869 5152 T M D www.harboursideholiday.co.nz
Mill Creek Bird & Campervan Park 07 866 0166 T M D www.millcreekbirdpark.co.nz
Whitianga Campground 07 866 5834 www.whitiangacampground.co.nz
Flaxmill BayFlaxmill Bay Hideaway Camp & Cabin 07 866 2386 T M D www.flaxmillbay.co.nz
Cooks BeachCooks Beach Holiday Resort 07 866 5469 T M D www.cooksbeachresort.co.nz
HaheiHahei Holiday Resort 07 866 3889 T M D www.hahei.com
Hot Water Beach Hot Water Beach Holiday Park 08002hotbeach T M D www.hotwaterbeachtop10.co.nz
T = Tent M = Motorhome D = Dump Station
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Our fresh water is a precious resource so please use sparingly. Ask tourism operators about their environmentally friendly practices.
COROMANDEL TOWN
WHITIANGA
COLVILLE
WHENUAKITECOROGLEN
TAPU
TE PURU
PAUANUITAIRUA
WHANGAMATA
THAMES
WAIHI
TE AROHA
KARANGAHAKEGORGE
MOEHAU RANGE
COROMAN
DEL RANGE
AthenreeKaimai
Forest Park
Waitawheta
Mackaytown
OPOUTERE
Waikawau
Manaia
Te Kouma
Tararu
WentworthValley
DOCInfo
Centre
Tirohia
To Hamilton
To Rotorua 80k Tm o Tauranga 70km
Waikino
PORT CHARLES
HAHEI
COROMANDEL TOWN25
25
25
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25
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Flaxmill Bay
Hot Water Beach
Kuaotunu
Cooks Beach
Papa Aroh
Long Bay
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F
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Fantail Bay
Port JacksonFletcher Bay Freedom Camping
DOC CampgroundStony Bay
BrokenHills
Kauaeranga ValleyHIKUAI
Whangapoua
F
F
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CoroglenRiver Glen Holiday Park & Campground 07 866 3130 T M D www.riverglencoromandel.co.nz
WhenuakiteSeabreeze Holiday Park 07 866 3050 T M D www.seabreezeholidaypark.co.nz
TairuaTairua Holiday Park 07 864 8071 T M D E: [email protected]
HikuaiBroken Hills, Puketui Valley (DOC) T M
PauanuiThe Glade Holiday Park 07 864 8559 T M D E: [email protected]
Paunaui Club Carpark/self-contained camper park (fees apply) www.pauanuiclub.co.nz 07 864 8695 M 31 Shephard Ave
OpoutereOpoutere Coastal Camping (seasonal) 07 865 9152 T M D E: [email protected]
WhangamataWentworth River (DOC) T Whangamata Motor Camp 07 865 9128 T M D
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Department of Conservation (DOC) Campsites and Accommodation
DOC provides a range of accommodation options on the Coromandel Peninsula which include DOC huts, backpacker accommodation , a lodge, a cottage and a bach as well as numerous camp sites. All are bookable online.
The two northern Coromandel farm parks have five campgrounds: Waikawau Bay and Stony Bay on the eastern side, Fletcher Bay and Port Jackson on the north coast and Fantail Bay on the western side. There are campgrounds in the southern Coromandel at Broken Hills (Puketui Valley Road) and Wentworth Valley as well as nine campsites in the Kauaeranga Valley.
Bookings for Waikawau Bay, Port Jackson and Wentworth Valley are essential over Christmas and New Year. Elsewhere, campsites are allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Resident managers, on site during summer months, oversee camp facilities, enforce camp rules and collect fees. Camping outside designated areas is not permitted. Fees for DOC campsites range from $5 – $10 per adult and $2.50 – $5 for children (5-17), children under 5 are free.
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DOC Campgrounds List
Booms Flat, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets, Dogs are permitted
Broken Hills, HikuaiCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from tap
Catleys, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin
Water from stream
Fantail Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Rubbish Bin
Showers (cold)
Fletcher Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Showers (cold)
Hotoritori, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Water from stream, Dogs are permitted
Kahikatea Powered site, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Power Water from streamThere are no toilets in the campground as it is only for self-contained, certified motorhomes
Port Jackson Conservation Campsite Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Barbecue
Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)
Shag Stream, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin
Water from stream
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DOC Campgrounds List [cont]
Stony Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Picnic Table
Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)
Totara Flat, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream
Trestle View, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream
Waikawau Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Rubbish Bin
Showers (cold)
Wainora, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream
Wentworth campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Barbecue
Picnic Table Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)
Whangaiterenga, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin
Water from stream
For information on the Crosbies and Pinnacles Huts, Fletcher Bay Backpackers, Stony Bay Bach, Knox Cottage or the Waikawau Bay Lodge see: www.doc.govt.nz/coromandel contact the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre 07 867 9080 or [email protected]
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DOC Freedom Camping Policy
Freedom camping is permitted on public conservation (DOC)land except in areas where it is expressly prohibited or restricted to self-contained vehicles. This is indicated by signage. Please ensure you are well-informed of where you can and cannot camp and if unsure, enquire with DOC. Read all signage and be sure to follow the rules that apply if you want to avoid a costly fine.
ProhibitedThe DOC website (search for freedom camping) lists all areas where freedom camping is prohibited and at the time of printing these included the following locations:
•KauaearangaRoadVisitorCentrecarpark,CoromandelForest Park
•KauaearangaRoadendcarpark,CoromandelForestPark
•MuriwaiWalkCarpark,PortJackson
•WaikawauBeachboatrampcarpark,WaikawauBayFarmPark Recreation Reserve
•WaikawauBeachaccesscarpark(west)
RestrictedAt Cathedral Cove carpark freedom camping is restricted to self-contained vehicles for four night’s maximum in a single calendar month between 5pm and 9am.
For more information visit the DOC website www.doc.govt.nz/camping
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If you stay overnight in an accessible public place other than in a campground, then you’re probably freedom camping. We have freedom camping rules for all public areas that TCDC owns or manages and you need to comply withe these or risk a $200 fine.
The big rule – you must be in a certified self-contained vehicle if you want to freedom camp. If you’re a tourist and don’t know if your vehicle complies, ask your rental company.
We have areas around the Coromandel that need protecting from freedom camping. Some areas are either prohibited to all freedom camping, or restricted with conditions. All prohibited and restricted areas are clearly sign-posted.
If you stay in a restricted area these conditions apply:
1. Park only in the designated (sign-posted) area.
2. Depart by 9.00am.
3. Stay a maximum of two consecutive nights.
4. NB: some areas such as sports ground car parks have a further condition that: Notwithstanding restriction 3, all freedom campers must depart on Saturday mornings.
Be firewise – observe fire bans indicated on signage and at www.tcdc.govt.nz/fire
TCDC Freedom Camping Rules
www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping
Use this QR code with your mobile phone (you can download the app for free) It will take you to our camping page on our website.
Certified self-contained freedom camping only.
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Freedom Camping on the CoromandelWe have three classifications for freedom camping on the Coromandel:
Allowed
Restricted
Prohibited
AllowedFor public areas that TCDC own or manages, freedom camping in a certified self-contained vehicle is permitted, subject to any other controls that may be in place.
RestrictedCertified self-contained freedom camping is permitted, and the further conditions on the previous page apply. To freedom camp in restricted areas campers must park in the designated area, which is sign posted. For details and maps of the restricted areas go to: www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping
ProhibitedFreedom camping is not allowed in prohibited areas under TCDC’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2014. There are several reasons why an area is prohibited, including habitats for endangered species, need to protect public access to reserves, and for health and safety reasons. All prohibited areas are clearly sign posted. For more details and maps of prohibited areas go to: www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping
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You must be in a
certified self-
contained vehicle
if you want to
freedom camp.
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Driving the CoromandelThe Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s great road trip destinations. To review the status of the State Highway 25 on the Coromandel, please visit the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) website, www.nzta.govt.nz. NZTA manage this highway.
Information for drivers
We drive on the left side of the road
We have many hilly, narrow or winding roads that mean your journey make take longer than you expect.
You must carry your driver licence on you at all times. If your licence is not in English, you must carry a translation from an approved translator.
Choose to buy or hire a fuel-efficient vehicle and switch off your engine when stopped.
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Coromandel 525 Hauraki Road, Coromandel 07 866 7616
Matarangi 101 Matarangi Drive, Matarangi 07 866 5427
Whitianga 237 South Highway, Whitianga 07 866 2954
Tairua 3 Red Bridge Road, Tairua 07 864 7639
Pauanui 887 Hikuai Settlement Road, Pauanui 07 864 7949
Whangamata 2755 SH25 Waihi-Whangamata, Whangamata 07 865 9723
Thames 102 Burke Street, Thames 07 868 9637
For all opening hour times go to www.tcdc.govt.nz/rts
What to do with your rubbish and recyclingOn the Coromandel it’s free to recycle. For non-recyclables, we operate a pre-paid bag system. Ask for the ‘TCDC blue rubbish bags’ at local supermarkets and food stores and deliver these free of charge to one of the refuse transfer stations listed below and indicated on the map.
Locations for dropping off your rubbish and recycling
eco tipAlways put all your
rubbish in the bin
provided, or take it
with you when
you leave.
Environmental Care Code /Toitu te whenua (leave the land undisturbed)
• Protect plants and wildlife – treat NZ’s flora and fauna with respect.
• Remove rubbish – carry out what you carry in.
• Keep streams and lakes clean – soaps and detergents can be harmful to water-life.
• Take care with stoves and fires – check for fire bans and restrictions.
• Camp carefully – leave no trace of your visit.
• Respect our cultural heritage – many places have spiritual and historical significance.
• Keep to the track – lessen damage to fragile plants and prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
• Consider other people – we all have the right to enjoy the natural environment.
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COROMANDEL TOWN
WHITIANGA
WHANGAPOUA
TAIRUA
WHANGAMATA
THAMES
COROMANDEL TOWN
25
PAUANUI
25
25
25
OPITO BAYMATARANGI
KEYTransfer Station
24/7 Drop-off available
HIKUAI
eco tipReuse plastic bags or try not to use them at all.
Unless otherwise
stated, our tap
water is potable so
you can reuse your
water bottles quite
safely.
Recyclable plastic, bottles
and cans.
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Dump StationsDump stations – The listed places below are where you can empty your campervan toilet and wastewater. The TCDC locations are free of charge. See below for Dump Stations locations.
Charges may apply at a holiday park where customers are not staying.
THAMES/THAMES COASTTapu Motor Camp, TapuTe Puru Holiday Park, Te PuruDickson Park Motor camp, Victoria Street, ThamesTCDC Dump Station at BP – Stuart Moore Motors, 100 Banks Street, Thames
COROMANDELTCDC Dump Station at Patukerikeri Reserve, Wharf Road, CoromandelCoromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park, 636-732 Rings Road, Coromandel
COLVILLEColville Bay Motel & Motor, Wharf Road, Colville BayPapa Aroha Holiday Park, Colville Road, Papa ArohaAnglers Lodge Motel and Holiday Park, Colville Road, Amodeo Bay
WhitiangaPublic Dump Station at Transfer Station, South Highway, WhitiangaMercury Bay Holiday Park, WhitiangaTCDC Dump Station at Abrahamson Road, off Moewai Road, Whitianga
FLAXMILL BAYCooks Beach Holiday Resort, Cooks Beach
HAHEIHahei Holiday ResortHot Water Beach Holiday Park
WHENUAKITESeabreeze Holiday Park, Whenuakite
TAIRUATairua Holiday ParkTCDC Dump Station on the corner of Ocean Road and Paku Drive, Tairua
PAUANUITCDC Dump Station, adjacent to Pleasant Point Boat Ramp, PauanuiGlade Motor Camp, Vista Paku, Pauanui
OPOUTEREOpoutere Coastal Camping, Ohui Road, Opoutere
WHANGAMATATCDC Dump Station, Martyn Road, WhangamataWentworth Campsite, Wentworth River (DOC)Whangamata Motor CampSettlers Motor Camp, Whangamata
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Public Toilets‘Camping our way’ is not using the side of the road or the bush as a toilet – please use on-board or public facilities.
COROMANDEL TOWN
WHITIANGA
COLVILLE
WHENUAKITECOROGLEN
TAPU
TE PURU
PAUANUITAIRUA
WHANGAMATA
THAMES
WAIHI
TE AROHA
KARANGAHAKEGORGE
MOEHAU RANGE
COROMAN
DEL RANGE
AthenreeKaimai
Forest Park
Waitawheta
Mackaytown
OPOUTERE
Waikawau
Manaia
Te Kouma
Tararu
WentworthValley
DOCInfo
Centre
Tirohia
To Hamilton
Waikino
PORT CHARLES
HAHEI
COROMANDEL TOWN25
25
25
2
25
F
Flaxmill Bay
Hot Water Beach
KuaotunuMatarangi
Opito Bay
Cooks Beach
Papa Aroh
Long Bay
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Fantail Bay
Port JacksonFletcher Bay
Stony Bay
BrokenHills
Kauaeranga ValleyHIKUAI
Whangapoua
KEYToilet
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COROMANDEL TOWN
WHITIANGA
WHANGAPOUA
COLVILLE
WHENUAKITE
HIKUAI
COROGLEN
TAPU
WAIOMU
TE PURU
PAUANUITAIRUA
WHANGAMATA
THAMES
NGATEA
PAEROA
WAIHI
TE AROHA
KARANGAHAKEGORGE
MOEHAU RANGE
COROMAN
DEL RANGE
Slipper Is.
Whiritoa
AthenreeKaimai
Forest Park
Waitawheta
Mackaytown
Netherton
Hikutaia
OPOUTERE
ONEMANA
BrokenHills
Puketui
PinnaclesHut
Waikawau
Manaia
Te KoumaTe Kouma Harbour
To Auckland Coromandel Harbour
Papa Aroha
Manaia Harbour
Tararu
WentworthValley
MaratotoValley
Kerepehi
KopuataiWet Lands
Mangatarata
Hauraki Plains
Waitakaruru
Pipiroa
Kopu
Kauaeranga Valley
DOCInfo
Centre
Kopuarahi
MARAMARUA
KAIAUA FIRTHOF THAMES
To Rotorua/Taupo
To Auckland
Tirohia
To Hamilton
To Rotorua 80k Tm o Tauranga 70km
Waikino
PORT JACKSONCAPE COLVILLE
PORT CHARLES
HAHEI
COROMANDEL TOWN
Sailors GraveRangihauValleySquare
Kauri
309Kauris
Waitaia Bay
Opito Bay
Stony Bay
PASSENGER FERRY
WAIHI BEACH
Shelly Beach
OtamaBeach
MATARANGI
CooksBeach
HOT WATER BEACH
CATHEDRAL COVEFerryLanding HAHEI
New Chums Beach
WHANGAPOUA
Sandy Bay
Fletcher Bay
Fantail Bay
Otautu BayWaikawau Bay
Kennedy BayAmodeo Bay
KUAOTUNUBAY
Mercury Bay
Long Bay
Waimama Bay
Orokawa Bay
Bowentown
Te Karo Bay
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Visitor Information Centre/i-SITE
Campground
DOC Campground
Airports
Heritage & Mining
Cycleway
Kauri Heritage
Golf Course
Marine Reserve
Surfing
Fishings
Walks
Local Information
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Ask a localOur Local Information Centres
We’ve got seven Visitor Information Centres on the Coromandel that can point you in the right direction.
i-SITE Thames206 Pollen St07 868 [email protected] www.thamesinfo.co.nzOPEN HOURS Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Pub Hols: 9.00am - 4.00pm Holiday Hours (17 Dec - 6 Jan) Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 7.00pm Sat-Sun: 9.00am-5.00pmHoliday Hours ( 7 Jan - 3 Feb) Mon-Fri: 8.30am-6.30pmSat-Sun: 9.00am-5.00pm
i-SITE Whitianga66 Albert Street, Whitianga07 866 5555 Fax: 866 [email protected] www.whitianga.co.nz OPEN HOURS Mon-Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat & Sun: 9.00am - 4.00pmHoliday Hours (26 Dec - 1 Feb) Mon-Sun: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Whangamata Information Centre616 Port Rd, P.O. Box 215, Whangamata07 865 [email protected] OPEN HOURS Mon-Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm Holiday Hours (26 Dec - 1 Feb) Mon-Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tairua Information Centre233 Main Rd, P.O. Box 76, Tairua 07 864 [email protected] www.tairua.infoOPEN HOURS Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Pauanui Information CentreCnr Vista Paku & Sheppard Ave , Pauanui 07 864 [email protected] HOURS9.30am - 4.00pm dailywith extended hours for Summer
Coromandel Information Centre84 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town 3506 07 866 8598 [email protected] HOURS Open 7 DaysMon-Sun 10.00am-4.00pmPublic Holidays 10.00am-3.00pm
Kauaeranga Visitor Information CentreKauaeranga Valley Road, Thames07 867- 9080www.doc.govt.nzOPEN HOURS Open 7 Days (Closed Christmas Day)
8:30 am – 4:00 pm daily off peak/shoulder season8:30 am – 5:00 pm peak summer season
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For all enquiries call our friendly Customer Services Team they’ll be happy to hear from you
Phone 07 868 0200Offices in Thames – Coromandel – Whangamata – Whitianga
District Office: 515 Mackay Street, Thames Opening hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Thames 07 868 0200 Coromandel 07 868 1001 Whangamata 07 865 0060 Whitianga 07 867 2010 Fax: 07 868 0234 Website: www.tcdc.govt.nz
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