Title: Kaiaua Travel Guide: Best of Kaiaua, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kaiaua](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiaua-Hotels.d3000439527.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kaiaua](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiaua-Holiday-Rentals.d3000439527.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kaiaua Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kaiaua.d3000439527.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kaiaua Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiaua.d3000439527.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kaiaua Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Shoreline of shells and low tide mudflats of the Firth of Thames,, Miranda, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353255/24df4ac4-e416-4ff0-aee6-07fbb4d9af08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoreline of shells and low tide mudflats of the Firth of Thames,, Miranda, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353255/24df4ac4-e416-4ff0-aee6-07fbb4d9af08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The rural town of Kaiaua, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/38dedf83-5224-4666-9e7c-1a97332e406e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoreline at low tide in the Firth of Thames and the town of Kaiaua, Auckland, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/7915efbc-44bc-441e-a6d1-99aea6ce78be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Free camp spot for self contained, little windy but the birds keep you entertained ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000439527/fa8ca9d1-c16c-4c6c-bc0e-717f76c59b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kaiaua ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000439527) - Top hotels in Kaiaua - Top Holiday Rentals in Kaiaua ![Sea Urchin Cottage offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the city. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33563800/33563774/14df288c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Urchin Cottage offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the city. Kaiaua Waikato Stay at this beach holiday home in Kaiaua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Shorebird Centre is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) Seaside oasis Lovely home on Firth of Thames. Town is isolated and minimal food available on Monday since restaurants closed and no grocery store. Despite small check in hiccup promptly resolved by owner Paul, we loved his home. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=33563774&PinnedHotelID=33563774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000439527) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=33563774&PinnedHotelID=33563774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000439527) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69740000/69734800/69734706/c068c4be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka 8 Hinau Road Karaka Karaka Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £89 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Karaka. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews) clean room - accommodating staff - great breakfast buffet Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=69734706&PinnedHotelID=69734706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000439527) ![Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4413600/4413559/258a706f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda 595 Front Miranda Road Miranda £63 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Miranda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Miranda Hot Springs and Miranda Shorebird Centre ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) Good service Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=4413559&PinnedHotelID=4413559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000439527) [See all 172 properties in Kaiaua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000439527) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sea Urchin Cottage offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the city. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33563800/33563774/14df288c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Urchin Cottage offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the city. Kaiaua Waikato Stay at this beach holiday home in Kaiaua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Shorebird Centre is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) Seaside oasis Lovely home on Firth of Thames. Town is isolated and minimal food available on Monday since restaurants closed and no grocery store. Despite small check in hiccup promptly resolved by owner Paul, we loved his home. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiaua-Hotels-Sea-Urchin-Cottage-Offers-A-Tranquil-And-Picturesque-Escape-From-The-City.h33563774.Hotel-Information) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (435 reviews) Beautiful property, fun quirkiness, outstanding views! Spectacular value for the price. We got take out and watched the sunset from the deck, quite gorgeous. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-Hotels-Grafton-Cottage-Chalets.h7249666.Hotel-Information) ![Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627098/4d22682d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels 104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ... 9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews) Pool was there but we did not use it. A very short drive into town. Easy parking at property and in town. Comfy bed and everything was spotlesd. Decent sized room with outside seating area lovely in the evening Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-Hotels-Avalon-Motel-Thames.h9627098.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kaiaua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000439527&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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