Coromandel Town

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18th - 20th December 2008 Coromandel Town

Coromandel Town is a pretty little place. It doesn't take long to walk around at all. I tried to get Rob to eat mussels from their famous smoked mussel shop, but he was having none of it! There are some lovely little colonial houses here - I took some photos - I wouldn't mind having a house in this style, they are so pretty.

We spent a morning on the fun Driving Creek Railway, which takes you on an hour trip through the forest and hills. It's a miniature railway and quite a feat of engineering by the guy who built it, first as a hobby, but now it is an important environmental achievement because of all the trees they have replanted there. The chap in the booking office had a grumpy looking face and did not crack a smile. I challenged Rob to make him smile, so he asked which platform the train went from - 'platform 1' replied the man very seriously! Some people have no sense of humour!

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Photos

Coromandel Town
The view towards the town

View to Coromandel Town
This is the lovely view as you cross the hills on the drive to Coromandel Town

Driving Creek Railway
Me on the train - ready for departure!

Driving Creek Railway
Me at the top of the 'Eye-full Tower'

Driving Creek Railway
Rob at the top of the 'Eye-full Tower'