Port Charles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The walkway, along some of New Zealand North Island's most breath-taking coastline, also features tracks across beautiful farmland. The track connects Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay and takes 3-4 hours. You can walk in either direction but take into account the time to get there and back. Alternatively there are organised walks available that include transport from Coromandel and pick up at the other end of the track.
The walkway, along some of New Zealand North Island's most breath-taking coastline, also features tracks across beautiful farmland. The track connects Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay and takes 3-4 hours. You can walk in either direction but take into account the time to get there and back. Alternatively there are organised walks available that include transport from Coromandel and pick up at the other end of the track.
This campground is also located at the top of the Coromandel, but on the other side (there is no road at attaches them). As the name suggests, the beach itself is “stony” and surrounded by lush forest, streams and wildlife. There is a “secret” sandy beach just up the road that you have to bush walk to get to but it’s nice and secluded. There is a pack of ducks here that have obviously been fed too many times before and will chase you down when you first arrive, even if you haven’t fed them. They can hear the rustle of a chip bag from a mile away and literally come running towards you. And they will sleep outside your tent at night, follow you into the shower and wait for you at the bottom of the tree you’ve climbed up. They’re crazy! Good thing I like ducks. The campsite is at the beginning/end of the Coromandel Coastal Walkway which takes you to Fletcher Bay (next door to Port Jackson) and takes six hours to complete, but you can hike up part of it to check out the good views. I’d definitely stay here again. It was $10NZD/person/night and empty in April!

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Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic

Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic

Port Charles Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Port Charles. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sandy Bay Beach and Stony Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Awesome! Definately want to go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic
Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.

Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.

Port Charles Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Port Charles. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sandy Bay Beach and Stony Bay Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Arrived in Port Charles in stormy conditions but the weathered cottage was clean, warm and dry. Next few days were relaxed as we explored the nearby walks and beaches and evenings on the sunny verandah looking to the bush and sea.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
The price is NZ$92 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$92
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic

Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic

Port Charles Waikato
Stay at this holiday home in Port Charles. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sandy Bay Beach and Stony Bay Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Awesome! Definately want to go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sandy Bay Kiwiana Classic
Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.

Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.

Port Charles Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Port Charles. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sandy Bay Beach and Stony Bay Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Arrived in Port Charles in stormy conditions but the weathered cottage was clean, warm and dry. Next few days were relaxed as we explored the nearby walks and beaches and evenings on the sunny verandah looking to the bush and sea.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Set Sail for Relaxation. Cosy Beachside Cottage at Port Charles.
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Port Charles

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Jim

Nothing there, minimal phone signal which is great! Perfect to relax and enjoy the Coromandel

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Fletcher Bay

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