Thames Travel Blog

Welcome to the Thames travel blog — local guides, itineraries and tips for visiting Thames and the Coromandel Peninsula, from the team at the Thames Business Association.

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48 Hours in ThamesThe perfect two-day weekend itinerary for Thames and the Kauaeranga Valley.Read more →Free Things to Do in ThamesHeritage walks, the rail trail, the market and river swims, all for free.Read more →Thames with KidsA relaxed, low-cost family day out on the Coromandel.Read more →Best Cafes in ThamesWhere to find the best coffee and brunch in Thames.Read more →Beaches Near ThamesThe coast, the Pohutukawa settlements and nearby ocean beaches.Read more →Camping Near ThamesKauaeranga Valley DOC campsites, holiday parks and coastal camping.Read more →Coromandel Road Trip from ThamesScenic routes and day trips north and across the peninsula.Read more →Thames Goldmine ExperienceSee a stamper battery, tour a mine and pan for gold.Read more →

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