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Ashley Elliott

This is one of my favourite drives in New Zealand! The Thames Coast Road is a local treasure, winding its way along the edge of the Coromandel Peninsula with breathtaking views of the Firth of Thames at every turn. There are lots of little baysto pull off in and admire the coast line.

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