Welcome to Thames!
in the spectacular Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Thames is a historical New Zealand town situated between the calm waters of the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. Thames is a great place to base yourself when visiting the Coromandel Peninsula. Most places on the Coromandel are within 1 to 1.5 hours drive from the township and of course there's lots to keep you busy - whether you enjoy browsing through our numerous and varied speciality shops, delving into Thames' colourful history, participating in some of our sporting activities or experiencing our beautiful forests and coastlines.
Thames Natural Attractions
Walk or tramp through the lush green native bush of the Kauaeranga Valley
Enjoy the beautiful Thames coastline while collecting (kai moana - seafood) fresh seafood
Soar the skies above the Thames Valley, township and firth
Bike or walk the Thames coastal walkway and enjoy the variety of birdlife
Learn about, and experience Thames as a historic goldmining town.
Local Events
There's so much to see and do in Thames. With local events happening all the time, there's never a dull moment! So make sure to check out our Events Calendar and see what's happening next!
Haggis Sandwich: Andrew & Steve
Tuesday,28 May 2013
The Coromandel's Got Talent!
Friday,31 May 2013
Looking for great walking tracks?
The Kauaeranga Valley lies in the hills just behind Thames and offers extensive walking tracks and camping opportunities as well as some of the more adventurous activities that the Peninsula has to offer. The Thames Coast, a beautiful stretch of scenic coastline just north of Thames, also offers a variety of activities and accommodation and is a great place to do a spot of fishing. Find out more
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The History of Thames
discover our stories
Maori settled in the area as early as the 15th century. Gold was discovered in 1867 and from that period the town was developed. Milling of Kauri forests was a large industry at the turn of the century. Fishing was also very important. When the gold mining and Kauri logging industries began to decline other ways of gaining income were initiated with the draining of the Hauraki Plains for farming in the 1930s. Find out more
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Local Events
Thames Race Day
05/01/2013
Heritage Photographic Exhibition
08/03/2013
Historic Tararu Cemetery Tour
13/03/2013
Mandolinata Orchestra Concert
10/03/2013
Zirka Circus
11/05/2013
Thames Coromandel Primary Schools Gym Sp
10/07/2013
The First Big Pump Open 1872. Re-open 20
15/03/2013
Thames Small Gauge railway Open Weekend
19/01/2013
Victorian Fete
09/03/2013
Matariki and Green Poi Week NIGHT EVENT
28/06/2013
Vintage Car Town Tour
15/03/2013
Thames Small Gauge Railway Inc
24/03/2013
Thames Music & Drama Present 'Golden Mem
23/03/2013
Come See The Kauri - Echo Walking Festiv
29/04/2013
Will Coromandel Kauri Survive? It's Up T
18/05/2013
Thames Goldrush Market Day
09/01/2013
Monster Car Parade & Motorama
09/03/2013
The Opening Of the Old Kopu Bridge
16/03/2013
Heritage Architecture Tour
10/03/2013
"UKES on FIRE" , Art Auction and Hangi
16/03/2013
Capturing the Present, to become the Her
11/03/2013
Billygoat Incline Walk
10/03/2013
Sunset Trail with Rosalie
14/03/2013
Uncovering History; The Tararu Valley
17/03/2013
PARTY-Hauraki Tail Trail Thames One Year
18/05/2013
Old Kopu Bridge Walk & Talk
16/03/2013
Home Brew Competition
22/03/2013
Free Lunchtime Concert
24/05/2013
Andy Mason Live!
18/01/2013
David Lyle Morris
22/02/2013
Thames Small Gauge Railway Inc
17/03/2013
Vintage Car Town Tour
19/03/2013
Zirka Circus
11/05/2013
Rock it in Wharekirauponga - Echo Walkin
01/05/2013
Harness Race Day
13/01/2013
A Line Of Duck Boards
20/03/2013
Floral Art Society
13/03/2013
Historic Shortland Walk
10/03/2013
Helloooo Mr Weta - Echo Walking Festival
22/04/2013
Surf 2 Firth Bush Marathon
16/03/2013
T3esc Energy Project BBQ
05/02/2013
Thames Music & Drama Present 'Golden Mem
22/03/2013
Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Trani
14/03/2013
Costume Hire for Heritage Week.
08/03/2013
Community Picnic In The Park
24/03/2013
2013 100% NZ 'Model A' Rally
21/03/2013
Halls Reserve Walk with the Forest & Bir
23/03/2013
Andrew White - Fingerstyle Guitarist & S
10/02/2013
Thames Youth Art Exhibition
01/05/2013
Thames Business After 5
14/05/2013
Candyrat Guitar Night
09/03/2013
Choral Concert at Saint Georges Church
20/04/2013
Historic Shortland Walk
19/03/2013
Thames Music And Drama (MAD) Show Auditi
07/04/2013
Life's A Beach - 21 Years of Coromandel
08/03/2013
Heritage Film Festival
13/03/2013
Matariki and Green Poi Week DAY EVENT
28/06/2013
Shades Of Summer
30/03/2013
Historic Shortland Walk
12/03/2013
The Way We Were
11/03/2013
St Francis School Irish Fling
18/03/2013
Zirka Circus
10/05/2013
Old Fashioned Tea Dance
08/03/2013
Echo Walking Festival
13/04/2013
Historic Grahamstown Tour
11/03/2013
The Coromandel's Got Talet **Auditions**
10/05/2013
A Pinch o' Salt at the Thames Library
14/03/2013
The Coromandel's Got Talent!
31/05/2013
Historic Shortland Cemetery Tour
14/03/2013
Zero Heroes
16/05/2013
Organ Recital at St James' Church
17/03/2013
Soap-Box
11/03/2013
Felting Workshop
16/03/2013
Sunset Trail with Rosalie
22/03/2013
An Introduction to NZ Archaeology
20/05/2013
A Line Of Duck Boards
19/03/2013
Annual Trolley Derby
10/03/2013
Thames Heritage Festival
08/03/2013
Sunset Trail with Rosalie
21/03/2013
Stories at The Brew
17/03/2013
Zirka Circus
12/05/2013
Hauraki Country Music Club
18/05/2013
The Way We Were - Doing Our Bit, Hauraki
15/03/2013
Emergency Services Ball
13/07/2013
Friday Lunchtime Concert Series at St Ge
22/03/2013
Old Fashioned Craft Workshops
11/03/2013
Thames Music And Drama (MAD) Show Auditi
04/04/2013
Historic Shortland Walk
17/03/2013
Heritage Photographic Exhibition
20/03/2013
Retro Spec: A retospective look at the h
14/03/2013
Totally Thames Fashion Extravaganza
12/03/2013
Haggis Sandwich: Andrew & Steve
28/05/2013
Motorcross
16/03/2013
Sunset Trail with Rosalie
22/03/2013
Thames Music & Drama Present 'Golden Mem
24/03/2013
Grand Victorian Dinner
14/03/2013
Two's Company
12/05/2013
THAMES GOLD Display
09/03/2013
Insomnia - In A Day Dream
02/03/2013
Andrew White - Fingerstyle Guitarist & S
10/02/2013
Pacfic Curls with Dave Alley
22/03/2013
Funding Workshop
15/05/2013
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