380 Driving Creek Road, Coromandel. Towards the end of the Coromandel peninsula. Driving creek railway is 87km away, taking 1 hour 20 min, likely more, since there are plenty of things to see. From Te Mata bay to Coromandel it is quite slow with lots of bends, so take your time and stop at the countless beaches along the way, especially if you’ve young kiddies prone to getting carsick.