Thames
Travel Guide
Visit Thames
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Beautiful place as a base for the area. Great views and lovely cabins. Quiet but close to Thames centre.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Clean, nice pool, pet friendly
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Rolleston Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Clean room Friendly staff Good spa Quiet area
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Beautiful place as a base for the area. Great views and lovely cabins. Quiet but close to Thames centre.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
Clean, nice pool, pet friendly
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Comfort Inn Sunset
Room was spotless, staff and amenities superb
Reviewed on 8 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Thames Hospital
- Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
- Goldmine Experience
- Goldfields Shopping Centre
- Thames Historical Museum
- Burke Street Wharf
- School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum
- The Treasury
- Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
- Hot Water Beach
- Whangamata Beach
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools
- Pauanui Beach
- Miranda Hot Springs
- The Pinnacles
- Buffalo Beach
- Tairua Beach
- Onemana Beach
- Opoutere Beach
- Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery
- Williamson Park
- Mercury Bay Museum
- Whangamata Marina
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Mount Paku
- Mount Maungaruawahine
- Wilson Bay
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Rapaura Water Gardens
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Paaku
