Our respect for nature and our beautiful environment unites us in Hauraki Coromandel, it’s why we are here. Being part of the wild beauty of our place is our privilege, but it is also our duty to care for and protect the place that sustains us. Through GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL – Kaitiaki, we invite visitors to share in that responsibility, to connect more deeply with the land, waters, and wildlife, and to contribute to their protection.

As we welcome visitors and share our stories — our knowledge of place, our love for the coastlines, forests and sacred mountains, and the wildlife that calls them home, we grow understanding and empathy. We explain how we care for this place, what we value, and the future we are working toward, where nature and community thrive together.

By offering simple ways to take part, from treading lightly and supporting local restoration efforts, to following local tips that help protect biodiversity, we enable visitors to become kaitiaki too. Here in Hauraki Coromandel, tourism can give back, nurturing both the land and the people who experience it.