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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Pinnacles WalkTimes, route and hut bookings for the climb to the 759 m Pinnacles in the Kauaeranga Valley.Read more →Thames Coastal WalkwayA flat 3.5 km waterfront walk past wharves, a bird hide and gold-rush history.Read more →Getting to Thames NZDrive times from Auckland and Hamilton, peninsula distances and buses.Read more →Shopping in ThamesPollen Street, the historic Grahamstown quarter and the Saturday market.Read more →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 →Waihi Gold Mine Day Trip from ThamesThe Martha pit rim walk, Cornish Pumphouse, mine tours and the Goldfields Railway.Read more →Karangahake Gorge Day Trip from ThamesThe rail tunnel, Windows Walk, Owharoa Falls, parking and how to check closures.Read more →Thames Weather and the Best Time to VisitA live 7-day forecast, NIWA monthly averages and the best season for your trip.Read more →Fishing in Thames: Charters, Boat Ramps and RulesThe local charter, Thames Coast boat ramps by tide, and snapper limits.Read more →Thames Tides: Tide Times and Tide TablesHigh and low tide times for the week ahead, from official LINZ predictions.Read more →Miranda Hot Springs: Is It Open?The pools are closed for renovation. The Shorebird Centre and nearby hot pools instead.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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