When in Thames
Our Neighbourhood
You've struck gold - quite literally.
Central to Auckland, Coromandel, Hamilton and Tauranga, Thames is a town with a deep heritage and plenty of great sites to visit. The township has all the amenities and supermarkets one needs, with local pubs and Boutique shops across the township.
Places to visit in town:
1. Thames ON-SITE Visitor Centre
2. Grahamstown
3. Thames War Memorial
4. Bounty Store
5. Former Saxon Mine Shaft
6. Thames Market (SAT 8am-12pm)
7. Thames Small Gauge Railway
8. Dancing Camp Kauri Driving Dam
9. Thames Society of Art
10. Thames Museum
18 locals recommend
Thames
Central to Auckland, Coromandel, Hamilton and Tauranga, Thames is a town with a deep heritage and plenty of great sites to visit. The township has all the amenities and supermarkets one needs, with local pubs and Boutique shops across the township.
Places to visit in town:
1. Thames ON-SITE Visitor Centre
2. Grahamstown
3. Thames War Memorial
4. Bounty Store
5. Former Saxon Mine Shaft
6. Thames Market (SAT 8am-12pm)
7. Thames Small Gauge Railway
8. Dancing Camp Kauri Driving Dam
9. Thames Society of Art
10. Thames Museum
Sightseeing
Voted as one of the 101 must Do's for Kiwis, this should definitely be on your to do list. It takes 8 hours to do the loop, excluding any additional time you spend soaking up the natural treasures and views you come across on the way!
14 locals recommend
The Pinnacles
Voted as one of the 101 must Do's for Kiwis, this should definitely be on your to do list. It takes 8 hours to do the loop, excluding any additional time you spend soaking up the natural treasures and views you come across on the way!
After a short, steep hike you arrive at this magnificent tree. It makes you realise the significance, beauty and importance of protecting our floral in New Zealand.
7 locals recommend
Square Kauri
Tapu Coroglen RoadAfter a short, steep hike you arrive at this magnificent tree. It makes you realise the significance, beauty and importance of protecting our floral in New Zealand.
Awarded "Garden of Significance" by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Rapaura presents visitors with New Zealand's nature.
6 locals recommend
RAPAURA Watergardens
586 Tapu Coroglen RdAwarded "Garden of Significance" by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Rapaura presents visitors with New Zealand's nature.
Relax in this blissful park, developed in 1902 with the hope that the park would create a good impression on visitors arriving at Grahamstown Railway Station.
Victoria Park Thames
200 Albert StRelax in this blissful park, developed in 1902 with the hope that the park would create a good impression on visitors arriving at Grahamstown Railway Station.
Learn about the gold mining heritage of Thames, and the arrival of the first pioneers and the development of mining.
11 locals recommend
Thames Goldmine Experience
Tararu RoadLearn about the gold mining heritage of Thames, and the arrival of the first pioneers and the development of mining.
Thames is the northern Gateway to the Hauraki Rail Trail, an undulating Grade One cycling track that follows an old rail trail while showcasing the region's history and farmland.
48 locals recommend
Hauraki Rail Trail
State Highway 2Thames is the northern Gateway to the Hauraki Rail Trail, an undulating Grade One cycling track that follows an old rail trail while showcasing the region's history and farmland.
Enjoy a perfect day out in thermally heated fresh mineral water at Miranda Hot Springs. Used since pre European times, the current facility has 6 pools to choose from, with a eatery, electric bbq, and an adventure playground for the kids.
19 locals recommend
Miranda Hot Springs
Enjoy a perfect day out in thermally heated fresh mineral water at Miranda Hot Springs. Used since pre European times, the current facility has 6 pools to choose from, with a eatery, electric bbq, and an adventure playground for the kids.
Also known as Cathedral Cove. The geology, cultural and historical significance of multiple scenic sites is an experience you will not want to miss.
148 locals recommend
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
Also known as Cathedral Cove. The geology, cultural and historical significance of multiple scenic sites is an experience you will not want to miss.
Rated as one of the world's most renowned beaches - digging your own natural spa is one experience that should be on your bucket list.
202 locals recommend
Hot Water Beach
Rated as one of the world's most renowned beaches - digging your own natural spa is one experience that should be on your bucket list.
Drive 45 minutes drive from Thames to explore the magnificent Karangahake gorge.
96 locals recommend
Karangahake gorge
State Highway 2Drive 45 minutes drive from Thames to explore the magnificent Karangahake gorge.