Waikato · New Zealand
Coromandel Coast Road
SH 25Thames to Coromandel
Winding pohutukawa-lined coast road north to Coromandel Town.
State Highway 25 follows the Thames Coast north from Thames to Coromandel Town, hugging the Firth of Thames and Hauraki Gulf for about 55 kilometres of near-continuous sea views. The narrow, winding road is lined with pohutukawa trees and passes a string of small bays on the western side of the Coromandel Peninsula. Mind the narrow winding sections, blind bays and slips after heavy rain.
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Where it runs33.1 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 22Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%2.1 – 229.3 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Birds LookoutViewpointat the start
- Goldmine ExperienceLandmark0.7 mi in
- Te Aputa PāLandmark7.0 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow winding sections close to the shore
- Slips and flooding after heavy rain
- Slow holiday traffic in summer
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“The road is tight and narrow with occasional dips and potholes so you need your wits about you but some fun can be had well within the 100kph speed limit.”
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