Coromandel Town and harbour is located on the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, at a point where the Peninsula starts to narrow towards the tip.  Set on the shore of a sheltered bay, with quiet beaches and rolling green acres, the town is north of the Coromandel Mountain Range and the Coromandel Forest Park.

Coromandel had a population boom in 1852, when gold was discovered, and even when the gold started to diminish, the town continued to flourish and grow, with a current population of around 1,600 residents.  The town retains many of the buildings from the early years, that are preserved to safeguard their history.

Coromandel Town is popular with artists, crafters and its relaxed lifestyle, and many of the resident artisans open their studio doors and shops for art lovers and interested tourists to see them at work.

As well as the arts and crafts industry based here, there is a growing number of mussel and oyster farms offshore in the clean and clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf, which supply their fresh seafood to local suppliers and all over the world.  And a variety of fresh seafood is prevalent in many restaurants, bistros and cafes all around the town and the Peninsula in general.

The town and Peninsula area has many fairs and festivals throughout the year, and visiting tourists are most welcome to join in.   Other attractions around the town and surrounding area, include horse riding, walking, hiking and mountain biking trails, spas, golfing, sailing and motorboat charter tours, helicopter sightseeing tours, kayaking, winery tours, and even a stargazing visit to an observatory.

Accommodation is, as expected, varied and abundant, as it is across the whole of New Zealand, and offer choices to suit any budget and taste.