Tararu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Dickson Holiday Park
Our flat was lovely and clean ,lady who serviced flat was lovely ,however reception staff need training in customer service ,no people skills
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home
Jill was lovely and we had a great stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda
Good service
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home
Jill was lovely and we had a great stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
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
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
All good except for proximity to busy road just beyond the pleasant gardens and little pool which we didn’t use. But double glazing helped reduce noise.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Thames Hospital
If Thames Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Thames.
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
You can take time to visit Hauraki Rail Trail Thames during your travels to Thames. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Burke Street Wharf
You can learn about the history of Thames with a visit to Burke Street Wharf. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Goldmine Experience
You can browse the exhibits at Goldmine Experience, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Thames. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Goldfields Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Goldfields Shopping Centre during your trip to Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
Thames Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Thames Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Thames. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
- Miranda Hot Springs
- The Pinnacles
- Thames Hospital
- Rapaura Water Gardens
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Tapapakanga Regional Park
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Wilson Bay
- Burke Street Wharf
- Goldmine Experience
- Goldfields Shopping Centre
- Mercury Bay Estate
- Thames Historical Museum
- Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park
- The Treasury
- Waiau Kauri Grove
- Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
