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...take the scenic route with apex car rentals. sample extract from "new zealand driving holiday" guidebook.
The Coromandel Peninsula is one of NZ’s most-loved holiday destinations. Its spectacular coastline provides a mix of sandy bays and rocky coves, while the rugged, volcanic backbone is cloaked in a dense robe of native forest and boasts some of NZ’s best hiking. From the old gold mining town of Coromandel, with its laid-back artisan community, across to Mercury Bay’s magnificent Cathedral Cove on the east coast and south to Whakatane and the Bay of Plenty, visitors will find a region with a rich gold mining history and a wide range of activities to enjoy. We take a three-day drive and visit a migratory bird sanctuary, discover old gold mines and stamper batteries, hunt for flounder, call in to visit local potters and artisans at their home studios and take a life-changing trip to the live marine volcano of White Island off the coast of Whakatane.
A tree outside the cottage provides a lemon in the morning. After a sumptuous feed we decide to skip SH25 in favour of the 309 Road and the Waiau Waterworks. We depart, but first call into the Coromandel Smoking Company where we pick up hot smoked trevally for our picnic basket.
At the Waiau Waterworks we fi nd creative feats of engineering and large sculptures sprawling over the Ogilvie’s four-and-a-half acres.
“I’ve always wanted to do silly things with water,” says Chris Ogilvie when we arrive. We walk through its gardens beside the Waiau River and there are several fun rides, all of which are powered by water, plus a variety of water-powered clocks, butter churns, waterwheels and intriguing pedal-powered pumps. Feeling energetic Bob takes a ride on the Flying Fox, which like many of the Waterworks creations, is made from recycled materials– it even includes brake calipers from an old car...
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