Totara
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Grafton Cottage & Chalets
There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda
Good service, friendly staff, pool was great. Room was nice - clean
Reviewed on 21 November 2025

Pedlars Motel
Did not have breakfast, but everything else staying at this property was very good. Would recommend to other travellers.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025

Comfort Inn Sunset
Older but clean and repainted. Very helpful manager.
Reviewed on 11 November 2025

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Room was very comfortable and staff very friendly and obliging
Reviewed on 23 October 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Goldfields Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Goldfields Shopping Centre during your stay in Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
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.
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.
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.
- Whangamata Beach
- Miranda Hot Springs
- The Pinnacles
- Whangamata Marina
- Onemana Beach
- Opoutere Beach
- Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
- Williamson Park
- Thames Hospital
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Rapaura Water Gardens
- Mount Maungaruawahine
- Mercury Bay Estate
- Goldfields Shopping Centre
- Whenuakura Island
- Goldmine Experience
- Thames Historical Museum
- Miranda Shorebird Centre
- Tararu Bay
- The Treasury
- Waharau Regional Park
- Burke Street Wharf
- Topadahil Studios
- School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
- Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
