Two thousand years ago the Coromandel Peninsula was covered in thriving forests and thick undergrowth right to the water's edge. It was a sight to behold. The Maori people inhabited the land enjoyed the coastline and fertile wetlands. When British explorer, Captain Cook discovered Coromandel in 1769 he thought he had arrived in paradise, raising the Union Jack in New Zealand for the first time.
Today, the Coromandel is a popular destination for tourists and a summer hot spot with locals.
