Thames
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Visit Thames

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Reviewed on 3 August 2025

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Reviewed on 3 August 2025

Sunset Motel
Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Reviewed on 3 August 2025

Sunset Motel
Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Reviewed on 20 July 2025
Popular places to visit
Thames Hospital
Though Thames Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Thames while you are here.
Goldmine Experience
You can browse the exhibits at Goldmine Experience, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Thames. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
You can take time to visit Hauraki Rail Trail Thames during your travels to Thames. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
The Treasury
You can browse the exhibits at The Treasury, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
Thames Historical Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Thames Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
Burke Street Wharf
You can learn about the history of Thames with a trip to Burke Street Wharf. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
- Thames Hospital
- Goldmine Experience
- Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
- The Treasury
- Thames Historical Museum
- Burke Street Wharf
- Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
- Goldfields Shopping Centre
- School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools
- Whangamata Beach
- Hot Water Beach
- Miranda Hot Springs
- Buffalo Beach
- Pauanui Beach
- The Pinnacles
- Tairua Beach
- Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery
- Onemana Beach
- Williamson Park
- Opoutere Beach
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Whangamata Marina
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Mount Paku
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Mercury Bay Museum
- Coromandel Forest Park - Northern Section
- Miranda Shorebird Centre
- Topadahil Studios
- Paaku