• Janice GuimondNew Zealand 2026Traveler
    Welcome to Hahei!
    Tom on the jet way departing QueenstownSteve's turn to drive on the opposite side 🙂The Top House, HaheiHahei BeachView from The Top HouseThe Pour House in HaheiThe Pour House in HaheiMoonrise on Hahei BeachThe Top House, Hahei

    10. Welcome to Hahei

    February 3 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 73 °F

    We flew from Queenstown to Auckland, then drove to Hahei on the waat coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Yet another vibe (sleepy and beachy) compared to Queenstown. Our lodging is up on a hill, so it feels a bit like a tree house -- beautiful east view of the ocean (and moonrise 😊).Read more