Thames

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Travel and vacation in Thames, New Zealand

Here you can find information about travel and holiday trips to New Zealand. You will find travel deals as well as general travel information, guides, “good to know” and facts about New Zealand. We try to find the best travel video about the city and its surroundings and we write about the best sights, shopping and things to do. You will also find updated current weather and forecasts. The current exchange rates are also updated many times a day.

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What to see and do in Thames ?

Summer or winter, Thames is a great place to visit. There is plenty here to keep everyone happy. Thames is rich in history; however if that’s not your cup of tea you’ll find a heap of other options. There are galleries and museums, lots of activities and the town plays host to many events.

Thames’ warm climate and long days makes it perfect to visit at any time of year. Its coastline fiercely rivals all others, once you had dipped your toes in the crystal waters or spent the day lying on the soft sand you will find it hard to leave this paradise.

Experience Thames as a historic gold mining town or get active in one of the many treks available. Pan for gold at the old gold mine and see how the miners lived the majority of their lives in search for that allusive gold. Take a picnic and trek along the Pohutukawa coastline, although physically demanding the views are out of this world and the villages that you will find along the way are full of friendly locals.

Thames’ has one of the largest number of safe swimming beaches, spend your holiday lying on the beach, swimming in the wonderful ocean or even kayaking and paddle boarding into the outer waters. There are also a great number of activities for the whole family to enjoy, have a BBQ at the Waiomu Reserve, take a picnic to Kurani Bay or watch the sunset over the beautiful Peninsula. For pure relaxation head to the Miranda Hot Springs for a pampering session like no other.

Take a romantic and adventurous hot air balloon ride over the Thames Valley, township and firth or wander through the selection of gardens, there is truly something for everyone in Thames whether you are after an active holiday or a rest and relaxation trip to escape your fast paced lifestyle.

Explore the Coromandel in style, hire a car or take a tour of the area. The majority of the Coromandel are all located within a day trip from Thames. With some of the best views in New Zealand it is certainly a must do if you love your landscapes and nature.

After all those activities you can rest and refuel with a drink and bite to eat at either a Kiwi café with that famous friendly hospitality or if you still have some energy, get a spot of shopping in at the Goldfields Mall or busy Pollen Street.