Coromandel Peninsula

A fine weather it was last February 18. Perfect for family picnics in the park or go swimming at the beach. A perfect day to get away from stress and worries. And the perfect place is to head out to one of New Zealand's premier holiday destinations, The Coromandel.

The Coromandel Peninsula lies in the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Waikato Region and Thames-Coromandel District and extends 85 kilometres north from the western end of the Bay of Plenty, forming a natural barrier to protect the Hauraki Gulf and the Firth of Thames in the west from the Pacific Ocean to the east. At its broadest point, it is 40 kilometres wide. Almost the entire population lies on the narrow strips along the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty coasts. The country's biggest city, Auckland, lies on the far shore of the Hauraki Gulf, 55 kilometres to the west. The peninsula is clearly visible from the city in fine weather. LINK: WIKI


It was supposed to be a 2 and half hour trip but we arrived around 2pm, we had just a 4 hours trip from Auckland to the place. Nevertheless, it's worth the long hour trip. The view is breathtaking. Very Amazing views. And Thank God for the friendly weather that day, a clear bright skies.

We want to visit first the famous Cathedral Cove however, the place was damaged few weeks ago and the stairs are so steep and muddy that going there is so risky. And so, we ended in Sting Ray beach, muddy stairs, but still the view is so worth it. Cathedral Cove We Shall Return.

side trippin by Ate Je's photography club. hehehe

 On the way to Coromandel, "New Zealand njd nih". Cows and Hills and green green grass of home hehehe is all you can see. 

We're already here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Lovers in Coromandel. :)

A side trip in Hot Water Beach before heading home. The waves in the beach made it perfect for surfing. Too bad we don't know how. We'll just enhanced/developed our surfing skills. hehehe

"Hot Water Beach"? what I have in mind is hmmmm this is good, a warm beach to swim, but mind you the beach is called Hot Water but it isn't. It's cold and have huge waves that if you're not strong enough to stand and have a strong grip of your feet on the sand then it seem you'll be eaten by it. whew!

Hot Water Beach is a beach on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, approximately 12 kilometres south east of Whitianga, and approximately 175 kilometres from Auckland by car. Its name comes from underground hot springs which filter up through the sand between the high and low water tidal reaches. The beach is a popular destination both for locals and tourists visiting New Zealand. Annual visitor numbers have been estimated at 130,000, making it one of the most popular geothermal attractions in the Waikato region. WIKI

After the muddy stairs in Sting Ray pigging out was all in my head. Thus, before dipping ourselves to the hot water we just pig out.

A great day. Nice shots from Ate Je. Perfect weather. Clear bright skies. Full of fun. Breathtaking views. Beautiful faces. Sweet Smiles.

Cathedral Cove We Shall Return! watch out. hehehe :)

'til then, stay tuned in the next adventureeee....