Our Council is absolutely committed to tourism and supporting the sector. On this page you'll find out all the ways in which we are helping the industry grow.
Destination Coromandel
Our Council is the major funder of our Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) Destination Coromandel (DC), along with support from the Hauraki District Council. Destination Coromandel is responsible for domestic and international vistior marketing for the wider-Coromandel region.
DC works closely with event organisers, our Visitor Information Centres and the travel industry in New Zealand. They're passionate about tourism and are always looking for new ideas and partnerships - why not give them a call.
Tourism statistics
Destination Coromandel have access to tourism-related statistics. Please click here to find out more about our industry.
Hauraki Rail Trail
Currently we are partnering with the Hauraki District Council and the Matamata-Piako District Council on a tourism-based initiative with the construction of the Hauraki Rail Trail, which is a cycleway linking Thames, Paeroa and Te Aroha.
Stage 1 is already completed and operational; Stage 2 is under developmen for a track from Kopu to Kaiaua.
Coromandel Walks project
The Coromandel Walks Project aims to create a world-class, multi-day walk that links strongly with towns and communities on the Coromandel, to drive economic development through tourism.
Find out more on our Walks project page here
Visitor Information Centres
Our Council is the major funder of 6 Visitor Information Centres (which includes 2 i-Sites and 4 Information Centres). Local information is a vital piece in the tourism experience puzzle and these Centres play a major role in tourism on the Coromandel..
They do a great job and are dedicated to making sure our visitors get a world-class experience.
Current and future projects
Our upcoming 2015-2025 Ten Year Plan incorporates projects that in one way or another are supporting tourism, find out about all our council projects here.
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