A journey to Sleeping God Canyon and a night at The Church

The Coromandel good for your soul competition has come to an end with two tourism businesses tied in first place after two months of voting. The Church Accommodation in Hahei and Canyonz in Thames were each locked on 597 votes to share first position at the competition close.

The public we’re given the opportunity to vote on their top 5 experiences and go in the draw to win their dream holiday. Three winners will be announced on The Coromandel facebook page and notified via email this week.

Businesses engaged various tactics to attract votes. Reaching out via social media and newsletters, offering freebies, meal vouchers, cash prizes and even a lifetime pass helped to spread the ‘good for your soul’ message beyond the reach of Destination Coromandel’s marketing network.

The competition gained momentum as the days progressed with over 10,000 votes registered. The Church, nestled in the idyllic village of Hahei, has long been a favourite place to stay for travellers from around the world. New owners Andreas Eggman and Anna Bartlett hope to build on this reputation and make The Church the ideal year round escape.

Canyonz are into their second season of guiding the dramatic Sleeping God Canyon in the Kauaeranga Valley. The full day experience is becoming a bucket list item for adventurers and getting busier as word spreads.

Long time favourite Cathedral Cove Kayaks, family hot spot Bullswool Farm Park and the award winning Bistro at the Falls Retreat Restaurant rounded out the top five.

Destination Coromandel reported an impressive 66% increase in traffic to thecoromandel.com during the campaign period. The Coromandel good for your soul campaign will continue, encouraging neighbouring regions to enjoy the region during March and April. Destination Coromandel claim this is the perfect time of year to visit and make the most of the endless summer with long warm evenings, balmy ocean temperatures, peaceful beaches and quality deals.

Perhaps the campaign message should focus on heavenly holidays. After all, a divine weekend at The Church and a pilgrimage to Sleeping God Canyon has to be ‘good for your soul.’

ENDS.

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