Kuaotunu
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Get in
Drive east over the spine of the peninsula from Coromandel town on the west side (30 minutes), or north from Whitianga (20 minutes). Both roads are sealed these days.
Do
KayakingKayaks can be hired from Kuaotunu Campground.
Kuaotunu BeachThe main thing to do in Kuaotunu is enjoy the magnificent beach.
New Chums BeachA beautiful and secluded beach with native forest down to the sand. Accessible only by boat or by foot. Cross the stream at the northern end of Whangapoua Beach (22 minute drive from Kuaotunu) and follow the rough track for 30 minutes. At high tide you might get a bit wet crossing the stream.
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Otama Beach
address: Black Jack RdA 2-km white-sand beach that has only a few houses at the eastern end, and at times you may be the only people on the beach, which is astonishing given how beautiful it is. The beach is very good and safe for swimming and the sand may squeak when you walk on it. Sections of the road to the beach are sealed. From Otama you can continue on the unsealed road to Opito Bay, the next beach.
Eat
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Kuaotunu Store
address: 16 Black Jack RdSmall grocery and general store with icecreams in a cone that go as big as the five-scoop Kuaotunu Killer. -
address: 20 Black Jack RdA small pizza place with a million dollar view. Also does seafood, salads and a burger. The Gallery does coffee, sandwiches and baked goods.
Sleep
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address: 33 Bluff RdCamping and campervan park right next to the beach. Has cafe and takeaways, open 7 days during the summer. Also rents kayaks.
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address: 201 State Highway 25Popular backpackers lodge right on the beach.
Go next
- Coromandel – the town
- Whitianga