Waiau Waterworks Coromandel

Pete: After posting the last blog at hot water beach resort, we began to upload the photos. We had paid $2 for twenty minutes of internet access. But after 11 minutes of use the computer froze (perhaps because I was trying to upload 26 photos at the same time) so I headed over to reception (using my most indignant voice) to inform them of the …

... to 'frosty the snowman'.  However, I am sure we can make the transition. Sunday was a special open house at Waiau Waterworks.  They have many unique inventions using water, lots of unique playground equipment and a very wild flying fox ride ...

... , two spirals, double switchbacks and two tunnels. In all, it took 27 years to build. Afterwards, we visit Waiau waterworks which features whimsical contraptions and interactive playthings all operated by water. There is a huge clock, pedal powered ...

... Peninsula We left Mt Maunganui Friday morning and traveled via Bethlehem, Katikati, Thames to Coromandel Peninsula. On the way into Coro we visited Waiau Waterworks. A great place for families to enjoy contraptions and games in a garden setting with a ...

... . On days when the weather wasn't so good, the scenery was dark and moody, an artist's or a photographer's dream. Coromandel was the first place in New Zealand where gold was found and the town has kept it's character, with the old, wooden facades on the ...

... set of on the Thames Scenic Drive which was a very long windy road with beautiful scenery. First stop was at Waiau Waterworks Coromandel Town a unique little fun park with sculptures and contraptions mostly worked by water. We had great fun we played ...

... . As you see there's a simple traffic control system and it's all a lot of fun. Also good fun is the Waiau waterworks - 5 acres of mucking about with water. We particularly liked the chicken shoot (although the chickens have it sussed) and the flying ...

... off of our journey, the 309 Road has some interesting attractions along the way. The first one was the Waiau Waterworks. The waterworks were a very entertaining place to stop. The whole place is probably geared more towards children, but nonetheless it ...