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22/12/2023

More Summer Fun from the Department of Conservation - Hauraki-Coromandel!

Head up on January 6th for a full day of activities, including the Dam Release.

Have you ever seen the Dam release? How much do you know about the Dams that were built up the Kauaeranga Valley? Do you know that the water level on the river had to be managed so that the Kauri logs could be safely brought down the valley without being smashed into splinters?

There's so much that's interesting to explore in Thames and it's surrounds.

All the details of this DoC event are here: https://explorethames.nz/event/kauri-event-dam-release/

Image by Gordon Preece.

The Kauri Model Damn was restored in a partnership between DoC and Rotary Club of Thames.

20/12/2023

Fancy taking a guided night walk with the folks from Kiwi Dundee Adventure Tours as part of the Summer Programme that the Department of Conservation - Hauraki-Coromandel are running this December & January?

Yes, it's a Magical Twilight Walk with Kiwi Dundee - that means you might see glow worms and other night critters.

The event is happening on December 29, starting at 8:30pm.

See this event listing for all the details: https://explorethames.nz/event/magical-twilight-walk-with-kiwi-dundee/

20/12/2023

Live-music lovers! Mark your calendars now.

On January 12, one of NZ's hardest-working bands - dubbed 'national treasures' by Radio NZ and The Herald - will perform at the Kauaeranga Hall.

Yes, that's right - The Eastern, not seen here since 2018, is back to deliver one of their rolling, rambling, spirit-raising atmospheres.

If you don't live in Thames, it's the perfect excuse for an overnight, or weekend visit. Come see The Eastern, and then head up the Valley the next morning and take in a walk or too, or jump in Hoffman's Pool for a luscious swim.

Full event details are here: https://explorethames.nz/event/the-eastern-january-2023/

Hosted by Kauaranga Music and Social End Product

Kauaeranga Gigs, THE EASTERN

19/12/2023

Guess which small town is the third most popular destination according to AirBnB search data from January 1 to September 30, 2023 for future travel during the full 2024 year?

Yep - Thames!

And why not?

After all, the sunsets are stunning, the walks are spectacular, the vibe is quirky, the shopping is eclectic, the history is fascinating, the camping is plentiful and the locals are friendly.

Plus Thames is the perfect base to explore the rest of the Coromandel - especially now SH25a has reopened.

If you live here, and you haven't explored Thames lately, get out and enjoy a coffee at one of our many cafes, or head down to Kuranui Bay Reserve or Thornton Bay to watch the sunset.

Don't forget to stop in at one of the many shops to pick up any last minute Christmas shopping.

And just take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wonder of this town.

All those people searching on AirBnB are keen to explore Thames - and there's definitely plenty to discover.

Discover it all here: https://explorethames.nz/

You can read the full article on Stuff here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/133468106/the-top-local-destination-for-kiwis-in-2024-isnt-where-youd-expect

18/12/2023

Victoria Park is a beautiful park located just off SH25 via Albert St. Stunning Pōhutukawas provide perfect picnic spots, take a stroll along the Coastal Pathway, or check out the old Band Rotunda. The area around Victoria Park was once the site of the early Tarakonaiti pā , with nearby urupa located under the Thames School of Mines and north of the Band Rotunda. Victoria Park in the 1880s was the site of the old grand old 800 guest Pacific Hotel and entertainment hall and just north was the site of the old Grahamstown Train Station. Find out more at https://explorethames.nz/portfolio-items/victoria-park-and-band-rotunda/

15/12/2023

Just gauging interest in these tees!? We love the idea that locals make for the best guides - sharing their favourite spots and knowledge for visitors and tourists alike!

15/12/2023

Looking for something special for someone special? Look no further than Pollen St, Thames! With one of the longest main roads in NZ, we have have a great range of shops and cafes for everyone. After checking the CBD, make sure you wander down to Grahamstown, home to The Depot as well as a variety of quirky art galleries, gift shops, markets, cafes and a world-beating gin distillery.

14/12/2023

Te Kauaeranga Thames history goes back centuries - from the Tainui waka arriving in the 1300s, the Hollywood-style gold rush in the late 1800s, to the Kauri logging in the early 1900s - there's an interesting story to be told about almost every inch of Thames. Go find something you didn't know about Thames at https://explorethames.nz

14/12/2023

The refreshed Thames website https://explorethames.nz is live!

It's full of interesting history about our attractions, tracks, trails and places of interest.

Download our visitor map and start ticking off all the spots, check out the business directory and support local, or pop a few events in your calendar.

If you are as proud of Thames as we are, you'll want to share with as many friends as possible to nudge them to come and explore interesting in Thames with you this summer. 👀🌞

14/12/2023

Thames is blessed to be located between the Firth of Thames and the foot of the Coromandel Forest Park, which means we have a huge variety of walking tracks, mountain bike trails and fishing spots right at our doorstep.

Whether you attempt the Pinnacles Walk, or just take the kids on a nature walk, there will be an interesting story to tell about it.

Which of course you can find out about at https://explorethames.nz

14/12/2023

Our new visitor maps are double sided to show both Thames in detail and the whole Thames ward - including walking tracks, cycle trails and places of interest we think you should know about! Thames businesses, touch base and we'll get you a tear off pad to give to your customers or head to https://explorethames.nz to download a copy now!

14/12/2023

Come and explore interesting in Thames! With history going back centuries, every track, trail, river, beach, shop or cafe has an interesting story to tell. Find out more at https://explorethames.nz

13/12/2023

Welcome to Te Kauaeranga Thames, where you can explore interesting shops, history and adventures any time of year.

We have such a vast source of historical Thames typography in the archives, that it made designing a set of Thames fonts for our businesses to use a piece of cake.

But we couldn't choose just one style to design our Thames logo, so being the quirky, creative type, we chose them all!

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The refreshed Thames website https://explorethames.nz is live! It's full of interesting history about our attractions, tracks, trails and places of interest. Download our visitor map and start ticking off all the spots, check out the business directory and support local, or pop a few events in your calendar. If you are as proud of Thames as we are, you'll want to share with as many friends as possible to nudge them to come and explore interesting in Thames with you this summer. 👀🌞 #explorethamesnz #goodforyoursoul #coromandel #thamesnz

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Welcome to Te Kauaeranga Thames, where you can explore interesting shops, history and adventures any time of year. We have such a vast source of historical Thames typography in the archives, that it made designing a set of Thames fonts for our businesses to use a piece of cake. But we couldn't choose just one style to design our Thames logo, so being the quirky, creative type, we chose them all! #explorethamesnz #exploreinteresting #coromandel #thamesnz

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