Totara
Travel Guide
Visit Totara

Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda
Really well maintened. I extended my stay 3 times.
Reviewed on 28 December 2025

Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Clean room, friendly stuff...
Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Amazing hosts and location
Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Amazing hosts and location
Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Clean, nice pool, pet friendly
Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Comfort Inn Sunset
Awesome spot
Reviewed on 18 January 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Whangamata Beach
- Miranda Hot Springs
- The Pinnacles
- Onemana Beach
- Opoutere Beach
- Thames Hospital
- Williamson Park
- Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
- Whangamata Marina
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Mount Maungaruawahine
- Rapaura Water Gardens
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Goldfields Shopping Centre
- Goldmine Experience
- Tararu Bay
- Miranda Shorebird Centre
- Mercury Bay Estate
- Waharau Regional Park
- Topadahil Studios
- Whenuakura Island
- Thames Historical Museum
- Burke Street Wharf
- School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
- The Treasury
- Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
