For the adventurous in us
Located between mountains, rivers and the sea, Thames is the perfect destination for the adventurous soul. Tramp up the Pinnacles, cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail, mountain bike the hills, catch a bin full of snapper, or discover a secret swimming hole, – and that’s just the beginning.
Booms Historical Walk
Find evidence of a by-gone era on the Booms Historical Walk. To access this walk, head just past the Booms Flat Campsite, on the opposite side of the road was [...]
Canyonz
Canyonz is ranked one of the top activities in New Zealand on Tripadvisor.com and received a certificate of excellence three years in a row. This is truly Canyoning New Zealand [...]
Cookson Kauri Walk
Embark on a captivating journey along the Cookson Kauri Walk to the majestic Cookson Kauri tree, which is nestled within the scenic Coromandel Forest Park. This walk commences at the [...]
Edwards Lookout Walk
Take this short walk to Edwards Lookout and you will be rewarded with extensive views up the Kauaeranga Valley. It’s a satisfying walk through mānuka-towhai forest that leads up to [...]
Hauraki Rail Trail
Thames has two sections of the Hauraki Rail running through its ward. A very easy Grade 1 trail, which makes it accessible to all ages and fitness levels. Section A [...]
Hoffman’s Pool
Cool off with a classic Kauaeranga River summer swimming hole - Hoffman's Pool is just one of many up and down the river, but one of the best. Hoffman’s Pool [...]
Hotoritori Mountain Bike Trails
The Hotoritori Trails are located in the Kauaeranga Valley and are a great range of mountain biking tracks for riders of all ages and experience. Explore this network of trails [...]
Hunting & Fishing Thames
The Hunting & Fishing Thames team are as passionate about the outdoors as you are. Our store have been described as interesting destinations in themselves for hunters, fishers or any [...]
Jasper Creek Walk
Jasper Creek Walk is your morning stroll while camping in paradise. The walk starts at Hotoritori Campsite up the Kauaeranga Valley and passes through regenerating tōtara, rimu, tōwai and kahikatea, [...]
John William Hall Arboretum
John William Hall Arboretum is New Zealand’s oldest arboretum, established in 1872 by Thames chemist John William Hall. He began planting his three-acre property in 1872, initially to control erosion [...]