Coromandel is a charming little town on the Coromandel Harbour, on the western side the Coromandel Peninsula, and is one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destinations owing to its laid-back atmosphere, gorgeous beaches and enthralling forests. The town is brimming with Victorian heritage buildings, quaint cafes and lovely art galleries. Visitors can spend their days exploring the picturesque mountain ranges, marvelling at the majestic, ancient kauri trees, or sampling the delectable local mussels. Popular activities include tours of the Coromandel Goldfield Centre and Stamper Battery (a 112-year-old, fully operational water-powered plant for processing gold), and mountainside railway trips to the 165-metre-tall Eyeful Tower. The stunning, famous Cathedral Cove is a short trip away.