Gemstone Bay

Gemstone Bay is a beautiful beach located on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.

The Coromandel Peninsula is a popular tourist destination known for its spectacular coastal scenery, pristine beaches, and luxuriant mountainous rainforest. The peninsula is split into two coasts, with the west coast having a more rugged and atmospheric coastline, and the east coast offering walks to pristine beaches and tramps in luxuriant mountainous rainforest. The Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, on the other side of the Hauraki Gulf. Visitors can explore the Coromandel Forest, best explored from historic Thames, and from quaint Coromandel, set in rolling hills beside a pretty harbor.Gemstone Bay is a remote destination with few small towns and lots of wild native forests. The world-renowned Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are nearby, but visitors should check the DOC website to understand if the walk and beach have reopened due to Cyclone Gabrielle causing significant damage to the Cathedral Cove trail and beach. Visitors can take a speed boat tour from which they can see Cathedral Cove from the water.The Coromandel Peninsula is an area of great natural beauty, and highly recommended for a few days exploration. The coastal nature of the Coromandel makes it a brilliant choice if you like to enjoy some luxurious beach time while in New Zealand. The peninsula is particularly well-known for the attractions of Hot Water Beach, and the stunning coastal walk to Cathedral Cove, but there are many other less well-known gems such as kauri groves, waterfalls, and wineries, many of which can be found along the unsealed inland roads such as Highway 309 between Coromandel town and Whitianga.In addition to exploring the natural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, visitors can also enjoy activities such as mountain railway rides, pottery, and wildlife sanctuaries. Visitors can also take a ferry from the town to Auckland and back. The Coromandel Peninsula is a brilliant destination for families, with plenty of family-friendly activities such as glass-bottom boat tours and digging hot pools at Hot Water Beach.Overall, Gemstone Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula are a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to New Zealand. With its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, and luxuriant mountainous rainforest, the Coromandel Peninsula is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.