Thames-Coromandel District Travel Guide

Waikato

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Popular cities in Thames-Coromandel District

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Whangamata
Known for Spas, Relaxing and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the spas, gardens and beaches in relaxing Whangamata.

Reasons to visit

  • Whangamata Beach
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A coastal landscape with a turquoise bay, green hills, and scattered houses.
Coromandel
Known for Friendly people, Ports and Relaxing
This peninsular is known for its stunning beaches and coastline hikes, vineyards, gold mining history and New Zealand’s famous fresh green lipped mussels.

Reasons to visit

  • Driving Creek Railway
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Hahei
Known for Beaches, Friendly people and Cathedrals
Trip time! Discover the beaches, cathedral and cafes in Hahei.

Reasons to visit

  • Cathedral Cove
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Whitianga
Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking
It’s all about the water at this laid-back coastal town on Mercury Bay where you can explore beautiful beaches, including one that’s naturally heated, and fascinating coves.
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Pauanui
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Diving
Experience secluded Pauanui: its beaches, diving and more!
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Thames
Known for Tours, Rivers and Historical
Marvel at the beauty of this town’s setting in the Coromandel Peninsula, get your heart pumping on a canyoning trip, step back into gold mining history or buy some local artwork.
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Stay near popular Thames-Coromandel District attractions

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Cathedral Cove

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Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.
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