Te Kauaeranga Thames has many amazing fresh-water swimming holes to help escape the oppressive summer heat. Find them up the Kauaeranga, Te Puru and Tararu valleys. THE KAUAERANGA VALLEY The river is known by Māori as Waiwhakaurunga, "the many bathing pools of the upper reaches", so as you can imagine there are dozens of great pools to cool off in all up the valley. Here are a few known pools. [...]
Te Kauaeranga Thames has been a camping destination for over 100 years with a rich history of DIY holidays. For those seeking to explore the backcountry of Thames, Kauaeranga Valley is the place to go. With lush native forests, cool rivers, history of the kauri logging era, and numerous tracks and trails, including the world-renowned Pinnacles, there's something for everyone. Drop into the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre for information [...]
The Thames Coast with its sunsets and pōhutukawa lined coastal highway, is one of the world’s great road trip destinations. Freedom Camping in Thames is a great way to experience the real New Zealand, but there are some rules. Whether in a van or campervan, below is where you can park up for the night in the Thames area. Rhodes Park By the sports field on the way into Thames, [...]
