New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula is one of its most stunning areas, with gorgeous white sand beaches encircling native bush. It’s very popular with Kiwis, particularly in the summer, but a little less prominent on the tourist radar. After New Years in the Bay of Islands, we headed down to Mount Maunganui and Coromandel for a few days of sun and relaxation – here’s our favourite spots! And don’t forget to check out my top tips for exploring New Zealand at the end of the post.