"I had a fantastic stay at Te Aputa Lodge. It is truly a great property that offers a peaceful and comfortable getaway. Waking up to the nice sea view was a major highlight of the trip. Additionally, the entire place is perfectly well maintained, from the spotless rooms to the surrounding grounds. I would absolutely stay here again."
"I had a fantastic stay at Te Aputa Lodge. It is truly a great property that offers a peaceful and comfortable getaway. Waking up to the nice sea view was a major highlight of the trip. Additionally, the entire place is perfectly well maintained, from the spotless rooms to the surrounding grounds. I would absolutely stay here again."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
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.
You can browse the exhibits at School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
Check in was so quick and the people were so kind! We were able to learn about local activities and dining! The room was spacious and had everything we ended. Far enough from town for beautiful scenery but close enough that everything was a 10min drive or less. Incredible stay!
Check in was so quick and the people were so kind! We were able to learn about local activities and dining! The room was spacious and had everything we ended. Far enough from town for beautiful scenery but close enough that everything was a 10min drive or less. Incredible stay!
Beautiful. The watergardens are so peaceful and the longer walk to the waterfall for swimming was worth the climb.
Our " house" was beautifully decorated and breakfast was great with all we could want.
A hidden gem well worth the trip.
Beautiful. The watergardens are so peaceful and the longer walk to the waterfall for swimming was worth the climb.
Our " house" was beautifully decorated and breakfast was great with all we could want.
A hidden gem well worth the trip.
Greg
Reviewed February 8, 2026Reviewed February 8, 2026
This is a lovely family property with amenities for all types of travelers. Many families and with dogs enjoy the property. For us, we were there to bird the Findlay reserve, and this was the perfect spot. We rented the full self contained unit, and brough groceries with us.
This is a lovely family property with amenities for all types of travelers. Many families and with dogs enjoy the property. For us, we were there to bird the Findlay reserve, and this was the perfect spot. We rented the full self contained unit, and brough groceries with us.
Very clean and beautiful rooms. Also beautiful restaurant, fantastic when I paid for add-on breakfast - best breakfasts of whole NZ trip. They do not provide clean bed sheets daily fyi. The dinners were also fantastic and the view from the rooms was fantastic. Difficult if you have any sort of knee or ankle issue - lots of very steep uphill, lots of stairs. Resort is at the edge of a cute suburb, rather than totally isolated as the pictures imply. Some of the most friendly staff I have ever...
Very clean and beautiful rooms. Also beautiful restaurant, fantastic when I paid for add-on breakfast - best breakfasts of whole NZ trip. They do not provide clean bed sheets daily fyi. The dinners were also fantastic and the view from the rooms was fantastic. Difficult if you have any sort of knee or ankle issue - lots of very steep uphill, lots of stairs. Resort is at the edge of a cute suburb, rather than totally isolated as the pictures imply. Some of the most friendly staff I have ever...
Jennifer
Reviewed September 4, 2026Reviewed September 4, 2026
Lovely clean room, large bathroom, very comfy beds, just lovely. The hosts were very nice people, Maria lovely lady. Breakfast was excellent! Highly recommend to stay and certainly will go back!
Lovely clean room, large bathroom, very comfy beds, just lovely. The hosts were very nice people, Maria lovely lady. Breakfast was excellent! Highly recommend to stay and certainly will go back!
Graeme
Reviewed February 22, 2026Reviewed February 22, 2026
The view from Apartment #8 was amazing! The location was great as well, being directly across from the beach and walkway, and a short stroll into the center of town.
Even being so close to the street, the living area remained quiet due to the enclosed balcony.
Chris and Gina are fantastic hosts, and are improving/maintaining this property to a high standard. Highly recommended!
The view from Apartment #8 was amazing! The location was great as well, being directly across from the beach and walkway, and a short stroll into the center of town.
Even being so close to the street, the living area remained quiet due to the enclosed balcony.
Chris and Gina are fantastic hosts, and are improving/maintaining this property to a high standard. Highly recommended!
Jeff
Reviewed September 2, 2026Reviewed September 2, 2026
This really is a great beach front motel with a good gas barbeque, hot spa pool and kayaks there free to use. It is around 10 minutes drive to the main town center, restaurants and super markets, no hardship though.
This really is a great beach front motel with a good gas barbeque, hot spa pool and kayaks there free to use. It is around 10 minutes drive to the main town center, restaurants and super markets, no hardship though.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed December 26, 2014Reviewed December 26, 2014
Goldmine Experience is located in an area of Thames that travelers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
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What can I see and do near Goldmine Experience?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Thames Historical Museum, The Treasury, or School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum. You might plan a visit to Hauraki Rail Trail Thames or Thames Coastal Walkway while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Burke Street Wharf and Goldfields Shopping Centre.