Thames
New Zealand · WaikatoNZ
Town in Waikato Region, New Zealand
Thames is a town at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the Firth of Thames close to the mouth of the Waihou River. The town is the seat of the Thames-Coromandel District Council. The Māori iwi are Ngāti Maru, who are descendants of Marutuahu's son Te Ngako. Ngāti Maru is part of the Marutūāhu confederation of iwi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,380
- Coordinates
- -37.138, 175.540
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Thames
Part of Waikato, New Zealand, Thames is a tiny locality. The headcount is close to 7,380. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, sports and adventure.
Things to do in Thames
Culture in Thames
(4)The culture shortlist for Thames: Bridges, Mines, Monuments and Statues. It is a direct read of Thames's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Thames
(3)For sports, expect Biking, Running and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Thames.
Adventure in Thames
(2)Thames records Abseiling and Treasure Hunts under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Thames is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Thames
(2)Wellness in Thames covers Farms and Ranches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Thames.
Nature in Thames
(1)Under nature, Thames is tagged with Forest. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Thames.
Nightlife in Thames
(1)Nightlife lovers get Pubs. Everything listed here comes from what Thames is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Thames
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Thames through a larger town in Waikato; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Thames that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thames known for?
- Thames is mainly a destination for culture, sports and adventure, set in Waikato, New Zealand with around 7,380 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Thames?
- You can plan around Bridges, Mines, Monuments, Statues and Biking in Thames. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Thames?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Thames located?
- Administratively, Thames sits in Waikato, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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