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Watch: Destination Hauraki Coromandel highlights ‘give back’ model 20th March 2026

Watch: Destination Hauraki Coromandel highlights ‘give back’ model

A new film from Destination Hauraki Coromandel is showcasing how a regional tourism initiative is converting visitor engagement into conservation outcomes. 


Kylie Hawker-Green on growing Hauraki Coromandel tourism  3rd December 2025 /

Kylie Hawker-Green on growing Hauraki Coromandel tourism 

Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s new GM eyes events to boost off-peak visitation.


Private White Star multi-day trail launches in Coromandel 7th November 2025 /

Private White Star multi-day trail launches in Coromandel

A new private three-night walking experience has launched in the Coromandel with bookings now open for mid-November onwards.


Hadley Dryden on the “best option” for tourism funding 28th October 2025 /

Hadley Dryden on the “best option” for tourism funding

Finishing on Friday after 14 years leading DHC, the RTO’s former GM says there’s a “huge opportunity” on the supply side of tourism.


Destination Hauraki Coromandel taps Hawker-Green for GM 7th October 2025

Destination Hauraki Coromandel taps Hawker-Green for GM

MBIE’s manager of NZ Major Events will join the RTO next month, taking over from the long-serving Hadley Dryden.


DHC: Big potential in return of Auckland – Coromandel ferry 2nd September 2025 /

DHC: Big potential in return of Auckland – Coromandel ferry

Could a Coromandel – Auckland ferry service be back this summer and if not by Fullers360, then who?


Hundreds of trees planted near Cathedral Cove  2nd September 2025 /

Hundreds of trees planted near Cathedral Cove 

Three hundred native trees have been planted at Waimata Gemstone Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula this week, marking an important step in the reinstatement of the track to Mautohe Cathedral Cove.


First step in reopening of Coromandel beach 13th August 2025 /

First step in reopening of Coromandel beach

The removal of weeds from the track to Waimata Gemstone Bay on Coromandel Peninsula has begun this week, marking the start of work to reinstate access to the beach, which is a popular snorkelling destination.


Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s Hadley Dryden resigns 16th July 2025 /

Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s Hadley Dryden resigns

After 14 years with the RTO, the GM will leave at the end of October to pursue a new tourism venture.


Destination Hauraki Coromandel preparing legal action after website takeover 9th July 2025

Destination Hauraki Coromandel preparing legal action after website takeover

The RTO has seen its popular thecoromandel.com website turned into an online gambling portal.


Cathedral Cove track reopens after ‘long haul’ for tourism operators 2nd December 2024 /

Cathedral Cove track reopens after ‘long haul’ for tourism operators

The local tourism industry is breathing a sigh of relief after walking access is restored to the popular natural attraction.


Hauraki Coromandel tops Booking.com’s trending NZ destinations 27th November 2024 /

Hauraki Coromandel tops Booking.com’s trending NZ destinations

Five of Booking.com’s top 10 trending destinations for New Zealand in 2025 are in Hauraki Coromandel.