Thames Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Waikato, New Zealand
About Thames
Thames is a coastal settlement, close to the mouths of the Kauaeranga and Waihou Rivers. Behind the town, the ancient volcanic Coromandel Ranges rise steeply to provide a picturesque green backdrop. The northern end of Thames, known still as Grahamstown, offers cafés and boutique shops in a charming, colonial setting. Be sure to visit the museum, which covers early Maori times, the arrival of the first pioneers and the development of mining, logging, railways and shipping. You can also visit the School of Mines, which is open from Wednesday to Saturday. Often called the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula, Thames makes a great base for travellers. The magnificent Kauaeranga Valley hiking and camping area is just to the south, and the road to the north follows the coast past scores of sandy
Top Attractions in Thames
Explore the best things to see and do in Thames:
- ★Gold Mine Tours
- ★Hauraki Rail Trail
- ★Thames Historical Museum
- ★Thames School of Mines
- ★Thames Small Gauge Railway
- ★The Kauaeranga Valley
- ★War Memorial Monument and Lookout
Where to Stay in Thames
- 🏨Brookby Motel
- 🏨Junction Hotel
Thames Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: