Coromandel Peninsula Loop
Best: Nov, AprAuckland's classic weekend road trip. Cross the Bombay Hills south to Thames, then pick up the Pacific Coast Highway (SH25) to the geothermal Hot Water Beach, the iconic Cathedral Cove, and Whitianga. Loop back via the 309 Road through kauri forest, Coromandel Town, and the harbourside Thames–Auckland SH25A.


