Thames-Coromandel District

Waikato
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Popular cities in Thames-Coromandel District

Driving Creek Railway showing landscape views, tranquil scenes and general coastal views
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
Thames showing a house
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.
Cathedral Cove Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a sunset
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.