- Living near the sea and being able to see the weather and tides
- The beach and beach combing
- The kai moana (seafood)
- The relaxed lifestyle
- The native bush and birds and animals that live there
- The personal space
- The people
- The drive from Thames up to Coromandel along the Thames Coast Road
- The old baches
- The small town feel of Coromandel Town
P.S. I took all these photos myself apart from the black and white one of Coromandel Town. I believe it was taken by Geoff Ball, so all credit to him for that one…