Today we headed across the north eastern coastline of the Coromandel Peninsula between Whitianga over to Coromandel Town. We stopped off at various points on route including Matarangi, which is a developing areas mainly consisting of holiday homes. Although a stunning beach, it meant the area didn't have much character.
The drive also involved a steady winding climb with a viewpoint at the top of the hill. This offered fabulous views over the Firth of Thames to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
We stopped off for a picnic lunch at Whangapoua overlooking Wainuiototo Bay.
The beach was deserted and stunning, we will have to come here again soon, as just past the headland to the north is New Chums beach, supposedly New Zealand's best beach and only accessible by foot by walking over the headland.
The drive back to the main road took us past many native ferns and mangrove swamps.
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