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Third-best Jan for visitor spend in Coromandel – DHC 4th March 2024 /

Third-best Jan for visitor spend in Coromandel – DHC

Destination Hauraki Coromandel says it has recorded its third-highest performing January in terms of visitor expenditure since 2016.


Operators invited to participate in Coromandel campaign 22nd January 2024 /

Operators invited to participate in Coromandel campaign

Tourism businesses are being invited to take part in Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s Coromandel Cure campaign.


DHC claims world first in science-backed $200k campaign 30th November 2023 /

DHC claims world first in science-backed $200k campaign

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a summer campaign it believes is a world first for the way it is supported by science.


DHC launches first travel app for region 24th November 2023 /

DHC launches first travel app for region

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched what it calls the first ever travel app for visitors to the region.


“Toughest year on record” – DHC on Coromandel’s challenges 24th October 2023

“Toughest year on record” – DHC on Coromandel’s challenges

Last summer’s extreme weather events cut roads and have had an ongoing impact on the region’s visitor economy.


DHC lists Cathedral Cove operator options for visitors 6th September 2023 /

DHC lists Cathedral Cove operator options for visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has developed a poster to let visitors know what commercial operators are providing tours around Cathedral Cove over the summer.


Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k 5th September 2023

Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k

Six events will share $125,000 from the Hauraki Coromandel Regional Event Fund.


Cathedral Cove track closures opportunity for marine operators – DHC’s Dryden 18th August 2023 /

Cathedral Cove track closures opportunity for marine operators – DHC’s Dryden

The continued closure of walking tracks around one of Coromandel’s most popular natural attractions poses a challenge but marine access still offers an excellent experience.


Feedback sought on Hauraki Coromandel biking strategy 18th August 2023 /

Feedback sought on Hauraki Coromandel biking strategy

Thames Hauraki District Council is seeking public feedback on its draft biking strategy for the region.


Govt injects $200k into DHC to attract visitors 25th July 2023 /

Govt injects $200k into DHC to attract visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel will receive $200,000 from the government to help boost visitor numbers over the summer as part of the region’s recovery efforts.


Website relaunch on cards for Hauraki Coromandel RTO 13th June 2023 /

Website relaunch on cards for Hauraki Coromandel RTO

Destination Hauraki Coromandel is soon to launch a redesigned thecoromandel.com website for visitors to the region.


Hauraki Coromandel releases draft DMP, but funding questions remain 25th May 2023 /

Hauraki Coromandel releases draft DMP, but funding questions remain

Tourism giving more than it takes for society, the environment and people is the foundation of Hauraki and Coromandel’s new destination management plan, but funding remains a challenge.


Coromandel visitors up 16% in March but spend drops 21st April 2023 /

Coromandel visitors up 16% in March but spend drops

March visitor spend for Hauraki Coromandel was down 2% compared to the same month the previous year, but events and day visitors boosted numbers across the region.


Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign 18th April 2023 /

Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign

The novel promotion aims to entice people to explore the region over the ANZAC holiday.


Beach Hop return boosts Coromandel visitor numbers 29th March 2023 /

Beach Hop return boosts Coromandel visitor numbers

The annual Whangamata Beach Hop event has contributed to a rise in visitor numbers to the Coromandel.


Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors 28th February 2023 /

Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a new campaign to attract visitors back to the region.


Rains take toll on summer destination Coromandel with visitor spend plummeting 22nd February 2023

Rains take toll on summer destination Coromandel with visitor spend plummeting

January’s poor weather has seen visitor numbers and spend fall sharply at one of the country’s favourite summer destinations.


Hauraki, Coromandel visitors urged to slow down, stay longer 8th February 2023

Hauraki, Coromandel visitors urged to slow down, stay longer

Destination Hauraki Coromandel is encouraging visitors to check out some of the region’s iconic spots while State Highway 25a remains closed due to a major slip.


New name, new game for Hauraki Coromandel RTO 9th November 2022 /

New name, new game for Hauraki Coromandel RTO

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has a new name and a new mission as it transitions to becoming a destination management organisation as well as encouraging visitors to spend more in the region.


Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding 17th October 2022 /

Coromandel Dark Sky proposal secures funding

A proposed Dark Sky reserve around the Coromandel is one step closer to achieving recognition after receiving a $50,000 grant.


Destination Coromandel launches sustainability programme 19th May 2022 /

Destination Coromandel launches sustainability programme

Destination Coromandel has launched a regional industry-wide sustainability programme to help 200 businesses to reduce their environmental impact.


Coromandel visitor numbers surge 18th January 2022 /

Coromandel visitor numbers surge

Tourism operators in The Coromandel have seen the busiest December in three years, according to Destination Coromandel.


Destination Coromandel warns against funding cut 16th November 2020

Destination Coromandel warns against funding cut

TCDC has sought public feedback on how important it is that council continues investing in promoting tourism.


Come clean to The Coromandel – be a kauri champion this summer 20th December 2017

Come clean to The Coromandel – be a kauri champion this summer

The Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum is calling on everyone visiting Peninsula forests this summer to help prevent kauri dieback disease spreading.


International spend jumps 22% to drive Coromandel growth 1st November 2017 / /

International spend jumps 22% to drive Coromandel growth

International visitor spend jumped 22% to $106m for the year to June 2017 in a record year for The Coromandel, according to Destination Coromandel’s latest annual report.


Coromandel recognises outstanding contribution to tourism 30th October 2017

Coromandel recognises outstanding contribution to tourism

The strength and depth of The Coromandel Tourism Industry has been recognised at the second annual Showcase Awards, hosted by Destination Coromandel.