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THE BROOK private and peaceful entire guest suite
Great location - 10 mins walk to cafe's, restaurants, supermarket and Hospital. 75 mins drive from Auckland International Airport. Our home offers separate private guest accommodation in the downstairs of our house, with separate access for guests' convenience. Thames is well situated for travelers exploring the scenic Coromandel Peninsula, the Kauaeranga Valley and other attractions within the area. Easy access to walking tracks and the Hauraki Rail Trail. Beaches are within an easy drive.

Yurt Thames : Gateway to the Coromandel
If you've ever dreamed of a unique stay in a magical Mongolian yurt, we welcome you to experience it in ours. Our property, though a mere 10 minute walk into Thames township, is a peaceful and quiet oasis of abundant flora and fauna, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Coromandel. Thames offers many attractions: visit museums and mines, walk the bush tracks, swim in the river or up the coast, dine in a diversity of restaurants/cafe's, go to the Saturday market, and ride the rail trail.

Pheasant Farm Cottage
A beautiful cottage set apart from Homestead in park like, private, rural setting on dry stock block. Easy access to cycle trails, Kauaeranga valley bush walks (The Pinnacles) & fishing spots. We are perfectly situated for easy day trips to Hot water beach or Cathedral cove & many other Coromandel beaches. We are 5 mins drive to Thames town, cafes & restaurants. Come relax & unwind & recharge your batteries. We are 1 hour 20 mins from Auckland international Airport. Sorry no late check-out.

Te Puru By The Sea.
Te Puru: Self contained guest suite. Sleeps 2 . 1 Bdrm, 1 Bthrm, On the scenic Coast road, this one bedroom guest suite, 10 km north of Thames, is completely self contained with off-street parking. Includes TV with Netflix, large frig/freezer, w/m, dryer, induction element, air fryer oven, electric frypan, toaster, microwave oven, Weber gas bbq, Nespresso coffee maker. Queen size bed, electric blanket, heater and single sofa bed. UV purified water. Internet: Ultrafast fibre 300/100.

Riverhaven Cottage
Riverhaven Cottage is situated in a peaceful rural setting yet only 5 minutes from Thames township. You will enjoy hill and valley views from our purpose built Guesthouse. Swim in the beautiful clear river, take one of the many hikes through pristine native bush or bike the Hauraki Rail Trail, it's all on our doorstep. A comfortable drive away are the east coast beaches, including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Just 1 hour 20 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

Seaview Cottage
Located north of Thames along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway, Te Puru holds one of the great holiday get-away’s, Seaview Cottage. Te Puru is a quiet, peaceful place with great views of the Sunset. Our beautiful 1 bedroom cottage has fabulous modern facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, living-room and bbq area and its only a few steps to the beach. In addition the cottage is within walking distance to the local dairy, parks, boat-ramp and open tennis courts.

Te-Ana Dome
Escape to a lovely tranquil setting in this romantic eco based retreat surrounded by nature situated only 1.5 hours from Auckland. Perfect in any weather. Situated at the start of the Kauearanga Valley with numerous bush walks and river swimming nearby. Close to the rail trail for biking or into town for a coffee. Maybe have a spa while watching the sunset over the hills, sit on the deck reading, or toast marshmallows over the gas firepit. Glamping at its best.

The Bus Depot.
The Bus Depot is a rustic retreat overlooking the beautiful firth of Thames. A beautifully restored 1979 Bedford bus which has all the modern comforts but still retains original features of the bus, this area has sleeping for two along with kitchen area, fridge, gas stove and a dining area on the covered deck. From the daybed to the loft space or going for a walk on the farm or just sitting in front of the fire you can enjoy the views at this outstanding location.

Geoff's Pad in Thames
Our AirBnB is a separate, self-contained wing of our beautiful new home in Totara, 3kms south of Thames Township and gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula. We are about an hour’s drive from Auckland International Airport and close to the many and varied attractions of the Coromandel and the Waikato Region. Easy access to the Hauraki Rail Trail. From our elevated position there are uninterrupted views over the township, Firth of Thames and the Kauaeranga Valley.

Cabin in the Woods
Sweet little cabin in the woods that we promise is definitely not the start of a B-grade horror flick (unless you're not great with the odd bug and some low-fi living) A bit of a glamping experience - we use solar lights and a camp stove, but there is some pretty great luxury features. Theres now a wee outdoor patio area, extra comfy couches and the valleys finest loft-based chillzone that takes advantage of the awesome views of the surrounding hills.

Rustic Kauaeranga Valley Cabin.
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. We offer a small cabin with rural views & access to a large private swimming hole with a sandy beach. There is no internet or TV so you can have a quiet getaway where you can forget the stresses of life & relax. We are on the Kauaeranga Valley Rd close to all the walking tracks, so if you are wanting to walk the tracks during the day & stay with us at night the cabin would be perfect for you.

Quiet, Modern, with Stunning Views
Welcome to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula! This is a modern self contained one bedroom apartment for two located at Thornton Bay, just 10 kilometres north of Thames - an ideal base for exploring the Coromandel area. Its off the main road and the beach is less than 100 metres away. We are just over an hours drive from Auckland International Airport. Relax and enjoy the location and Kiwi hospitality!
Popular amenities for Thames family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Studio on Petley.

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The Fat Fish, Studio with Outside Bath

Loft accommodation for 2, with a spa available

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The Orchard Cottage, Entirely self contained .

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Kanuka Cabin nestled in beautiful native bush.

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The Tiny House

Private with pool access, Simpsons beach

Lovely 2-Bedroom apartment close to main street

Village Menagerie - Private self-contained unit

UNIQUE RETREAT - refreshingly different

The Beach – Beachfront

The Pool House at Blackburn

Stunning harbour views over Bowentown entrance.
When is the best time to visit Thames?
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| Avg. price | $173 CAD | $158 CAD | $173 CAD | $165 CAD | $166 CAD | $180 CAD | $167 CAD | $165 CAD | $177 CAD | $187 CAD | $181 CAD | $176 CAD |
| Avg. temp | 17 °C | 17 °C | 15 °C | 12 °C | 10 °C | 8 °C | 7 °C | 8 °C | 9 °C | 11 °C | 13 °C | 16 °C |
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4.8 Average rating
Thames stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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