Thames Travel Guide
New Zealand
Thames is a small town in New Zealand, with a population of 7,136, on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is served by Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), the local airport for arrivals by air.
The nearby coastline includes Opoutere Beach, 28.4 kilometres away, and Pauanui Beach, 28.9 kilometres away. Other beaches within 40 kilometres include Storm Beach, Ōrere Point Beach, Hot Water Beach, Cooks Beach, Buffalo Beach and Ohuka Beach.
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Population
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Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Thames
Jan
21°21Feb
21°15Mar
19°14Apr
18°18May
15°16Jun
13°18Jul
12°19Aug
12°15Sep
14°19Oct
16°21Nov
18°18Dec
20°19Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Thames
Opoutere Beach
28.4 km away
Pauanui Beach
28.9 km away
Storm Beach
29.2 km away
Ōrere Point Beach
33.5 km away
Hot Water Beach
34.6 km away
Cooks Beach
34.9 km away
Buffalo Beach
35.3 km away
Ohuka Beach
36.7 km away
Things to do in Thames
Tararu
historic site
3.9 km
Thames School of Mines
history museum
3.3 km
Goldmine Experience
history museum
3 km
Burke Street Wharf
historic site
3.7 km
3.3 km
St Francis Parish
roman catholic place of worship
3.4 km
Thames War Memorial Monument
historic site
2.9 km
Thames Baptist Church and Community Ministries
religious organization
3.2 km
Getting there
Thames Aerodrome · 5.2 km
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