Kia Ora From Thames

Welcome to Te Kauaeranga Thames, just a 90-minute drive from the big smoke. With history stretching back centuries, every track, trail, river, beach, shop or cafe has an interesting story to tell. Come and explore interesting, any time of year.

INTERESTING THINGS TO EXPLORE IN THAMES TODAY

It’s accessibility to the Coromandel and Hauraki makes Thames the perfect place to stock up on essentials, fix the car, grab lunch with friends, or have a fossick through our interesting shops and galleries.

INTERESTING SHOPS, GALLERIES AND CAFES TO EXPLORE

Thames has some of the most interesting history in New Zealand. From Māori beginnings, Captain Cook’s visit, the gold rush and kauri logging, we’ve got more interesting history, stories and museums than you can poke a stick at.

INTERESTING MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS AND STORIES TO EXPLORE

Whether you want to walk old mining tracks, cycle a rail trail, mountain bike in a forest park, or tramp the Pinnacles, Thames and the Kauaeranga Valley has a walking track or cycle trail for all abilities and modes.

INTERESTING TRACKS AND TRAILS TO EXPLORE

We have a bunch of other points of interest in Thames and up the pōhutukawa-fringed Thames Coast. Find interesting places to watch the sunset, fish for snapper, park your camper or find a swimming hole to cool off in.

THAMES POINTS OF INTEREST

THAMES UPCOMING EVENTS

Kia Ora From Thames

Welcome to Te Kauaeranga Thames, just a 90-minute drive from the big smoke. With history stretching back centuries, every track, trail, river, beach, shop or cafe has an interesting story to tell. Come and explore interesting, any time of year.

INTERESTING THINGS TO EXPLORE IN THAMES TODAY

It’s accessibility to the Coromandel and Hauraki makes Thames the perfect place to stock up on essentials, fix the car, grab lunch with friends, or have a fossick through our interesting shops and galleries.

INTERESTING SHOPS, GALLERIES AND CAFES TO EXPLORE

Thames has some of the most interesting history in New Zealand. From Māori beginnings, Captain Cook’s visit, the gold rush and kauri logging, we’ve got more interesting history, stories and museums than you can poke a stick at.

INTERESTING MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS AND STORIES TO EXPLORE

Whether you want to walk old mining tracks, cycle a rail trail, mountain bike in a forest park, or tramp the Pinnacles, Thames and the Kauaeranga Valley has a walking track or cycle trail for all abilities and modes.

INTERESTING TRACKS AND TRAILS TO EXPLORE

We have a bunch of other points of interest in Thames and up the pohutukawa fringed Thames Coast. Find interesting places to watch the sunset, fish for snapper, park your camper or find a swimming hole to cool off in.

THAMES POINTS OF INTEREST

THAMES UPCOMING EVENTS