Karangahake accommodation from NZ$120

The Rolleston Motel is situated 30 kilometres from the centre of Karangahake. Or, alternatively, the Central Motor Lodge is situated 35 kilometres away. The Bowentown Beach Holiday Park and also the Cotswold Cottage are two other recommended hotel options around Karangahake.

Don't hit the road without taking a look at what is on offer in the wider region of Coromandel Peninsula. North Island has beaches, coastal plains and forests, along with commonly visited North Island attractions like the art museums and nature museums. Popular pastimes in this particular part of New Zealand include snowboarding, skiing and tobogganing.

Spend the day visiting the Goldfields Shopping Centre, Thames Historical Museum and Butterfly and Orchid Garden, which you'll find in Thames, 35 kilometres to the northwest of Karangahake. Some of our recommended Thames accommodation options include the Nightingale Falls Farmstay Retreat and Shortland Court Motel. Or, you could stay in Pauanui, 40 kilometres to the north of Karangahake, where you can pick from the Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort and Sunlover Retreat. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Pauanui, make sure you visit the Pauanui Beach, Opoutere Beach and Mount Maungaruawahine.

Tauranga Airport is situated 50 kilometres from central downtown Karangahake. Should you choose to stay nearby, you can book a room at the Quest Mount Maunganui or the Baywatch Motor Inn.