Driving Creek Railway

Just 6.2km from Coromandel Seaview Motel is Driving Creek Railway and Potteries.

New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway travels through regenerating native forest with pottery sculptures lining the track.

This train ride is one of the most popular in New Zealand.

Enjoy a 1-hour return trip includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts as it climbs up the hill to the Eyeful Tower with panoramic views out over the island-studded Hauraki Gulf.

The Waterworks

Experience New Zealand's Wackiest, Quirkiest and Funniest Eco Friendly Theme Park with 70+ Water Attractions!

Voted by AA Tourism as a must-do Kiwi Experience, and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, The Waterworks is a theme park with a difference only 11.5km from the Coromandel Seaview is the quirkiest theme park you will ever visit - laugh out loud fun for everyone.

Set in five acres of native Coromandel Bush is an array of water powered inventions, quirky contraptions and fun to discover at every turn. Fun for young and old alike.

Kauri Block Walk

There are hundreds of sapling native Kauri trees within the regenerating bush to be seen along this 1.6km, 1.5-hour return walking trail that stretches up above the harbor with spectacular views over the McGregor Bay and mussel farms.

Be sure to walk up the sidetrack which leads you to a Pa site and offers spectacular views.

Just 1.3 km from the Coromandel Seaview Motel, this is a lovely way to walk to town to enjoy a meal, coffee, or something a little stronger.

Hot Water Beach

Enjoy the unique experience of digging your own natural spa pool. Just 54km from the Coromandel Seaview Motel. Within two hours either side of low tide, it is possible to dig into the sand allowing hot water to escape to the surface forming a hot water pool. The water, with a temperature as hot as 64 °C (147°F), filters up from two underground fissures located close to each other. These natural springs can be found on the beach opposite the off-shore rocks. Visitors often dig large holes and relax and soak in the thermal water. We have spades available to borrow free of charge for those returning to us the same day, otherwise spades can be hired from the nearby surf shop.

Kauri Walk Long Bay

Is a 3min walk from Coromandel Seaview Motel.

Track start point: Long Bay Motor Camp.

Easy 1-hr return loop through beautiful bush, including a 1200-year-old kauri tree and many younger kauris, plus a walk above Tuck’s Bay for ocean views.

Park at Long Bay Campground, on the left side by the sea (day use parking) and go across the carpark to begin the walk. Clean your footwear on arrival and departure at the shoe-cleaning station to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. Visitors doing this walk please use the toilet just outside the main entrance to the Campground.


Track category: Easiest.

  1. track length: 2.3km

  2. walking time: up to one hour

  3. km from town center: 3km

Waiau Falls

Charming Waiau Falls is found along the remote 309 Road, in the north part of Coromandel Peninsula. The waterfall is accompanied by the Kauri Grove and WaterWorks attraction which make a trip absolutely unforgettable.

Track length 80 m

Walking 3 min

Dog access: No dogs.

LONGBAY MOTOR CAMP

KAYAK HIRE AND PADDLE BOARD HIRE

Long Bay Motor Camp has on-site boat ramp, playground, kayak hire, paddle board hire, easy access to fishing, water sports, safe swimming for all ages, kauri track and a leisurely 5 minute walk from Coromandel Seaview Motel.