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The main street of Thames is equally well known for its beauty, history and its boutique shops. But it’s most famous for being one of the longest and straightest streets in the country. So much so that trekking the main street is a local challenge. The largest town on the peninsula, Thames is the shopping capital of the Coromandel and is home to the Goldfields Shopping Mall.

In the late 19th century, the main industries of gold and kauri logging made Thames one of New Zealand’s largest cities. You can still take in some of this history at the Goldmine Experience, where tours of an old mine are conducted. As the gateway to the peninsula, it is a great base for people wanting to explore the Coromandel, with most places only an hour’s drive away.

To the north, the Thames coastline is an excellent area for fishing and the Kauaeranga Valley, in the hills just behind Thames, has walking tracks that will keep you breathtakingly busy.

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Ocean View Health Retreat
Thames Accommodation - Bed and Breakfast, Farmstay
Ocean View Health Retreat is nestled in a tranquil bush setting high on the hill overlooking the Thames Township.
This health retreat...
From $76
Sunkist International Backpackers
Thames Accommodation - Backpackers Lodges
Sunkist International Backpackers, a 1860's circa building with clean and modern facilities and plenty of indoor/outdoor space, a great place...
From $11
Tuscany on Thames Motel
Thames Accommodation - Motels
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Tuscany motel lives up to its name, with its Italian style and quality throughout with attention to detail to ensure that your stay is memorable....
From $84
Kauaeranga Country Bed and Breakfast
Thames Accommodation - Bed and Breakfast, Farmstay
A lovely home and adjoining guest unit nestled in a tranquil valley 7 km's from Thames. Guests can enjoy the privacy of their own spacious...
From $61
The Junction Hotel
Thames Accommodation - Hotels
The historic Junction Hotel Est. 1869 is located in the famous Grahamstown sector of downtown Thames.
Its location lends it to superb...

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Sail Coromandel Ltd
Thames Activities - Boating, Yachting
Fast, comfortable and totally enjoyable sailing onboard 'Te Kaihau', a 53 foot Trimaran. Built in 1994,Te Kaihau is designed by USA...
New Zealand Study Vacations
Thames Activities - Schools Courses
New Zealand Study Vacations Ltd is a registered New Zealand Limited Liability Company in the business of providing individual and small group...
Eyez-Open Adventure Company Limited
Thames Activities - Adventure
A tour company based in Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula, passionate about New Zealand, the outdoors and cycling.
Activities include...
Thames Valley Hockey Assn
Thames Activities - Sports Clubs, Venues
Thames Valley Junior Soccer Association
Thames Activities - Sports Clubs, Venues