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Being the gateway
to Coromandel, Thames is the largest township in the peninsula, making
it the perfect base for exploring all the wonderful sights and sounds that
this unspoiled area has to offer.
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Thames main street (Pollen Street) is one
of New Zealand’s longest colonial style streets boasting wine bars, cafes,
restaurants and historic boutiques, numerous speciality shops, plus the
ever-popular Saturday morning market.
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Modern undercover shopping mall, Goldfields,
with national chains and speciality shops.
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Numerous sporting facilities including sailing,
bowls, tramping, gymnasium, rugby, netball, soccer, tennis, swimming pool
and golf courses.
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Arts & Crafts centre.
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Gold Mine and Stamper Battery - tours available.
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Monument Hill.
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Historical Museum.
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Mineralogical Museum.
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Shore Birds (hide available).
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Centennial Pool (open daily - covered in winter).
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Thames Racecourse.
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Kauaeranga Valley. Delightful picnic, barbeque
and swimming spots abound, plus numerous nature walks and trails for all
abilities.
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Rapaura Falls Park.
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Thames Coromandel Coast Road (The Pacific
Coast Highway). Truly breathtaking world class scenery from right outside
the Coastal – stunning views and beaches abound in this unique natural
corridor.
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Piako Ostrich Farm - tours of this ostrich
farm available, plus tastings! Incredible insight into this fascinating
bird.
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Matatoki Farm Cheese - hand made cheese on
the farm.
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Square Kauri - view the 2500 year old tree.
Well worth the trip.
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