Why go
- Town in Waikato Region, New Zealand.
- Served by Thames Aerodrome (TMZ).
History
Thames is a town at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the Firth of Thames close to the mouth of the Waihou River. The town is the seat of the Thames-Coromandel District Council. The Māori iwi are Ngāti Maru, who are descendants of Marutuahu's son Te Ngako. Ngāti Maru is part of the Marutūāhu confederation of iwi.
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 10:00-21:00, Th-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00, Sa 07:00-13:30 · 758 Pollen Street · facebook.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Pollen Street, Thames
Nepalese, Fast Food · Nepalese fast food
Korean, Fast Food · Korean fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-13:30
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00+
Cafe · Opening hours: 05:00-17:00 Features: step-free access
Cafe · cafe · buggercafe.co.nz
Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 715 Pollen Street
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Cafe · cafe · 710 Pollen Street, Thames
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Airports
Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 1.7 km to the centre
WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Whitianga Airport (WTZ) 37 km to the centre
Whitianga, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Coromandel Airport (CMV) 39 km to the centre
Coromandel, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Mercer1 PDZ Airport 40 km to the centre
WKO, NZ
Kelly Field 44 km to the centre
WKO, NZ
Where to stay
503 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru 3575, New Zealand · tepurubeachlodge.com
77 packtrack road, Kauaeranga Valley Road, Thames 3577, New Zealand · kauaeranga-vista-pinnacles-accommodation.com
764C Kauaeranga Valley Road, Kauaeranga Valley, Thames 3577, New Zealand · devcichhistoricfarmstead.com
506 Brown Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand · ladybowen.co.nz
907 Richmond Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand · richmond.traveleto.com
36 Ngati Maru Highway, Thames 3578, New Zealand · thoroldcountryhouse.co.nz
38B Waiotahi Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · waiotahivalleylodge.nz
468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru 3575, New Zealand · teaputalodge.co.nz
200 Jellicoe Crescent, State Highway 25, Thames 3500, New Zealand · tuscanyonthames.co.nz
608 Tararu Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · coastalmotorlodge.co.nz
101 Fergusson Drive, Thames 3500, New Zealand · zionshill.traveleto.com
210 Parawai Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · bruntonhouse.co.nz
306 Grafton Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · chartremanor.co.nz
115 Victoria Street, Tararu Bay, Thames 3500, New Zealand · dicksonpark.co.nz
420 Hill Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand · fantailhill.co.nz
208 Jellicoe Crescent, Thames 3500, New Zealand · shortlandcourtmotel.co.nz
476 Pollen Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand · imperialhotel.co.nz
1017 Tararu Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · choicehotels.com
682 Kauaeranga Valley Road, Thames 3570, New Zealand · rivervalleyescapes.nz
700 Pollen Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand · thejunction.net.nz
1/103 Campbell Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand
46 Maramarahi Road, Thames 3578, New Zealand
509 Upper Albert Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand
400 Mary Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand
300 Grafton Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand
304 Grafton Road, Thames 3500, New Zealand · graftoncottage.co.nz
200 Richmond Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand
122 Queen Street, Thames 3500, New Zealand
102 Redwood Lane, Thames 3500, New Zealand · brookbymotel.co.nz
105 Rolleston Street, Thames 3540, New Zealand · wenzelmotels.co.nz
104 Jellicoe Crescent, Thames 3500, New Zealand · motelavalon.co.nz
60 Ngati Maru Highway, Thames 3578, New Zealand
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Thames Aerodrome (TMZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thames, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach