 Sunset from the Winery The Coromandel Peninsula has much to attract those who love the outdoors. Majestic scenery - from rugged bush covered hills to rocky shores to beautiful beaches. Unique arts and crafts and innovative interactive experiences. Fishing and water activities to manicured golf courses. Cafes and restaurants to delight the most discerning.
Castle Rock Winery is ideally situated for all peninsula activities. Sited on the Pacific Coast Highway (SH 25), 13kms from Coromandel Town and 33 kms from Whitianga.
- Beaches – a variety of magnificent beaches are within easy reach.
 Kuaotunu Beach
- Whangapoua beach - (5 min.drive – 5kms) curved white sand beach.
- New Chums - walk from the north end of Whangapoua beach – internationally renowned, pohutukawa shaded – half hour walk as there are no roads (or houses or shops or anything – just beach and bush) – track not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking disabilities.
- Matarangi – long, safe, white sand beach – wide grass reserves.
- Kuaotunu, Opito and Otama.
- The famous Hot Water beach where you can dig your own (very) hot pool to soak in.
- Cathedral Cove & Hahei, Pauanui and still more as you travel around the peninsula.
 Driving Creek Railway - Gold Stamper battery.
- Castle Rock – a great view from the top.
- The Waterworks on the 309 Road – interactive fun for all ages set in a lush bush park.
- The 309 Road – water falls, bush walks, kauri trees.
- Arts and Craft – internationally recognised artists and crafts people.
- Judy Drok Photographic Art Studio at Whangapoua Beach.
- Bush walks – from leisurely 15 – 20 minute stolls to several hours of strenuous workout.
- Beautiful gardens.
- Fishing – snapper, kawhai, kingfish you name it - off the beach, off the rocks, guided charters.
- Golf – at Matarangi, Coromandel, Whitianga and Tairua.
- Cafes and Restaurants - the Peninsula has a wide variety that will satisfy the most discerning – check out the Homegrown Food Trail - brochure available at I-Site Information centres or look out for participants distinctive roadside flags.
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